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River opening

River opening

Event Overview

Along with the lifting of the ban on the Chikugo River, the river opening is carried out; the traditional fishing method, the tōtō, is held until the end of September, and the audience is attracted by the graceful hand-netting of the master.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Hara Tsuru Onsen Chikugo River Riverbed
  • Address:   
  • Haki Shiwa/Haki Kuki Miyahara Tsuru Onsen, Asakura, Fukuoka
  • PublicTransportation:   
JR Chikugo Yoshii Station → 10 minutes by car
  • CarAccess:   
4km 7 minutes from Oita Road Haki IC via National Route 386
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0946-62-0001 (Harakuru Onsen Ryokan Cooperative)

Event Period

  • Monday, May 20, 2024

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances

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