Whale Taiko

Whale Taiko

Event Overview

The "Whale Taiko," which expresses the battle between giant whales and whaling boats with drums, is performed on the water in Taiji Port. A fireworks festival and pillar lanterns are also held on the same day, making it a festival with many highlights.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Taiji Fishing Port
  • Address:   
  • Taiji Town, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Taiji Station → 8 minutes by bus, get off at: Yakubamae, 7 minutes on foot
  • Car Access:   
About 50 km via National Route 42 from Kiseido Kumano Oodai IC, approximately 1 hour
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0735-59-2335 (Taiji Town Industrial Construction Division)
  • Parking Number:   
200 units/free

Event Period

  • August 14, 2025 (Thursday)
* Cancelled in rainy weather

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances, fireworks display

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