Meko Shrine

Event Overview

The festival of the Mengko Shrine, where several large drums milled around the settlement along with a procession of dazm, are dedicated to the shrine to pray for a good harvest; the evening shrine on the 14th is held until around 19-21 o'clock, and the main festival on the 15th is held until around 11-13 o'clock.

Info

Event Location:

From the entrance of the former Hashu Highway to the Meko Shrine

Address:

Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture

PublicTransportation:

JR Takanosu Station → 10 minutes car

CarAccess:

7km 10 minutes from Japan East North Road via National Highway No. 7

Phone Number:

0186-63-0111

Parking Number:

150 cars/free; parking at the roadside station Takanasu (about 10 minutes walk to the shrine)

Event Period

July 14 (Sunday) to July 15 (Monday, holiday), 2024

Price

Free (admission to the main drum hall is paid)

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances, procession and parade

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