Mifune Festival

Mifune Festival

Event Overview

The Azumi people (Kaijin), who have had exchanges with the continent since ancient times and have flourished in Kitakyushu, pioneered the Azumino at the foot of the northern Alps in the distant old Shinshu, and conveyed the culture. The annual festival of Hotaka Shrine, which has been worshiped in rich nature, is said to be the death day of Azumi's hero, Azumi's hero, Azumi, who died in the Shiramura River in 663. Five large and small floats, known as the Mifune, which are set on Hotaka dolls from the town gather on the grounds of the shrine and are towed around the Kagura-den. The two big boats hit each other violently, and the festival moves to a climax. * There is a case of change to only the ritual due to circumstances.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Hotaka Shrine
  • Address:   
  • 6079 Hotaka, Azumino, Nagano
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Hotaka Station → 3 minutes on foot
  • Car Access:   
7km 15 minutes from Nagano-do Azumino IC
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0263-82-2003 (Hotaka Shrine)
  • Parking Number:   
100 units/free

Event Period

  • September 27, 2025 (Saturday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Shinkoshi, floats, etc., and annual events

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