39th Hietsuki-bushi Japan Championship

39th Hietsuki-bushi Japan Championship

Event Overview

The famous folk song "Hietsuki-bushi," which has been passed down in the Heike legend of Shiiba Village, expresses the simple and rich human emotions, the mountain village, and the charm of Oku-Hinata. This master competition is held with the aim of preserving and spreading this folk song, and it selects the best singer in Japan. The application deadline is scheduled for August 1, 2025 (Friday). Image provided by the Hietsuki-bushi Japan Championship Executive Committee.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Shiiba Village Development Center
  • Address:   
  • Shiiba Village, Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 1761-1
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Hyuga City Station → Car 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Car Access:   
50km 1 hour from Shandong Tonyabashi IC, Kyushu Chuo-do via National Route 218/265
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0982-67-3203 (Shiiba Village Regional Promotion Division, Commerce and Tourism Group)
  • Parking Number:   
200 units/free

Event Period

  • September 13, 2025 (Saturday)

Price

Free (Participants: Adults 3000 yen, Middle school students and below 1000 yen)

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances


The 37th Hieki Festival in Japan
Hieki Bae Japan's Congress Executive Committee

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