At the Minato Tsuruga Yama Museum, where the Yama floats used in the Tsuruga Festival are preserved, enjoy a special behind-the-scenes experience available only on this tour.
The program includes a backstage tour offering a close look at how the Yama floats are stored and maintained, as well as a photo session where participants can dress up as Sengoku-period warriors or Yama float pullers. You will also see the actual floats used in the festival and learn exclusive insights into the history of the festival and the secrets of the floats' construction, explained in detail by knowledgeable guides.
Participants will receive original museum souvenirs, including a custom tenugui hand towel and a yama float paper craft gift. In addition, the chairman of the Association for Conservation of Yama in Tsuruga will share stories about the history of the Tsuruga Festival and the passion behind preserving its traditions.
- Held
- Year-round
- Price
- ¥3,300 per person
- Price includes
- Admission fee,tenugui towel,etc
- Minimum number of participants
- 6 people
- Maximum number of participants
- 20 people
- day of closing
- 14 days in advance
- Required time
- Approx. 1 hour (within opening hours 9:00–17:00)
- Course content
- Theater viewing & explanation in the seminar room (40 min)
Second-floor exhibition & yama storage area tour (15 min)
Photo session in the lobby (5 min) - Reservation
- required
- Location
- Minato Tsuruga Yama Museum
- Notes
- Tour dates will be confirmed individually, subject to the availability of the chairman of the Association for Conservation of Yama in Tsuruga and the seminar room.
- Map
“The behind-the-scenes tour of the yama museum is a special experience, available only with this exclusive plan!” — Ms. Tsuneda, Curator, Minato Tsuruga Yama Museum