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During the annual festival of Kihi Jingu (Tsuruga Festival), on September 2, one float with a stage, called Yoiyama, is sent out. After being purified in front of the Otorii Gate of Kihi Jingu, children dedicate a Japanese dance on the stage to open the festival.
This is followed by a parade down Kagura Street, with drums and shamisen music. In the evening, lanterns are lit on the eve of the festival.
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During World War II, the Yoiyama was destroyed by fire, but after the war, it was restored to its original splendor.