The Great Festival

The Great Festival

Event Overview

An example festival of the Sōjimami-sama Hōhō-gū in Tōda-cho, where the ancient ceremony is performed, after which the shrine is performed, the Mikoshi no airyo-shōjō is started; and many votive objects such as the courageous chōsō, the ornate lion dance, and the child procession are reeled to show the buzz.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Yahimatomiya
  • Address:   
  • 2336 Totao-cho, Mitoyo-shi, Kagawa Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Kotohira Station → 20 minutes by car
  • Car Access:   
12km20 minutes from Takamatsu Road Sanuki Toyonaka IC via National Route 11
  • Parking Number:   
100 units/free

Event Period

  • October 4th (Saturday) - October 5th (Sunday), 2025

Price

Free

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

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