Kenketo Festival

Event Overview

The festival is set at Suginogi Shrine in the district and local shrines. Nobunaga Oda, a flamboyant, was very pleased that the local people had served and won during the Kōga attack, and held a spree. It is said to be the "Kenketo dance" and "Kenketo festival" because he beat and danced a drum and while wearing his armor off. Boys from 10 to 20 years old in the district participate. In particular, "pendulum" (mainly high school students) wearing colorful costumes perform at the shrine is a must. Throwing a naginata overhead high, flying or swinging around, he shows off his individual virtuosity in front of a large crowd. Image courtesy: Ryuo Town Tourism Association

Info

Event Location:

Suginogi Shrine

Address:

3560 Yamanogami, Ryuo-cho, Gamo-gun, Shiga

Public Transportation:

JR Omihachiman Station → Bus 25 minutes, Bus stop: Yamanogami ride, 10 minutes walk

Car Access:

7km 13 minutes from Meishin Expressway Ryuo IC via National Route 477 and Prefectural Road 165

Phone Number:

0748-58-3715 (Longou Town Tourism Association)

Event Period

May 3, 2026 (Sunday, Holiday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

Kenketo Festival "Pendulum"
Ryuo Town Tourism Association

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