Nagamochi Procession

信濃國、諏訪郡、小坂村　鎮守神社例大祭　 Below is a short montage I made from Osaka Chinju Shrine's yearly festival, held in mid-October. Nagamochi are portable arks unique to central Nagano (especially the Suwa region). The dance that accompanies it is known as the Hanakasa.