Kamo City, located almost in the center of Niigata PrefectureAomi ShrineAomi Shrine is an extremely old shrine established in 726. When the national capital was relocated to Kyoto, the area became an official property of Kamo Shrine in Kyoto and this was how Kamo City got its name today. Every year on May 21st is the day of the Spring Festival. It is also called “Uba (Nanny) Festival because women joining the procession Niigata Prefecture, has long been called a “Little Kyoto in the Hokuetsu region” as its geographical elements are similar to those of Kyoto’s: surrounded by mountains in three directions and with a Kamo River whose origin starts from Mt. Awagadake and runs into the Shinano River. play roles of mothers and dress their babies in gorgeous costumes using gold and silver on their backs.Kamoyama ParkA park where a number of Yuki Tsubaki, or Snow Camellia (the tree of Niigata Prefecture) grow. In spring, the entire park is surrounded by cherry blossoms and Snow Camellia flowers and visitors can enjoy walking around the flowery corridor. The park is a place of comfort for people of all ages as there are many other attractions in the park such as Squirrel Park, Forest of Sculpture, and a large slide. Koi Nobori Carp Streamer over Kamo RiverA traditional Japanese boy’s celebration is called Tango-no Sekku Yuki Tsubaki, or Snow Camellia in Kamoyama Park2412Kamo City
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