Samukawa Festival

Samukawa Festival

Event Overview

An old-fashioned festival where Kagura's lion is held. In particular, the appearance of a four-man lion and Oni Wani riding in music has been acclaimed. In addition, it is famous as a strict festival where actors and general worshipers do not drink. It is designated as a prefecture-designated intangible cultural property in 1965.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Samukawa Shrine Precinct
  • Address:   
  • 284 Samukawa, Hidaka-cho, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Gobo Station → Bus 1 hour 17 minutes, Bus stop: Samukawa off, 3 minutes on foot
  • Car Access:   
From Hanwa-do Arita IC via National Route 424 40km 1 hour
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0738-22-2041 (Hidakagawa Town Planning and Policy Division)

Event Period

  • November 3, 2025 (Monday, Holiday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances

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