Kestor flower horse festival

Kestor flower horse festival

Event Overview

The annual festival of Abiromi Shrine. The pestle dance, offered in prayer for a bountiful harvest, is designated as an important intangible folk cultural asset of Gifu Prefecture. Accompanied by music, participants wield pestles and parade approximately 2 kilometers towards the shrine. Starting in the 7th year of Reiwa (2025), all students from Hirukawa Junior High School will participate in the pestle dance, music, and hand dance, contributing to the preservation of traditional culture and the revitalization of the community. There will be traffic regulations on the day.

Info

JR Ena Station → Bus (bound for Hirukawa Wada) 30 minutes, bus stop: Yasu Hirami Shrine front and drop off, short walk
15km20 minutes from Chuo-do Ena IC via Prefectural Road 72
100 units/free; in front of Hirukawa General Office

Event Period

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances

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