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Autumn in Gujo City heralds the time for harvest. And, of course, this important season is marked with an assortment of festivals. For example, at the Togakushi Shrine in Wara Town,a 400 years old traditional festival celebrates the dedication of a float (a wooden wagon-like float similar to the Takayama style floats) with a Lion and Ise-Kagura Court dance.

On September 9th of each year a special dance is performed at the Hakusan Shrine in Kannsui, Meiho. This historical dance is recognized by national and prefectural governments as an invaluable cultural asset. In October and November an assortment of popular craft festivals are sprinkled throughout Gujo City.