The Great Festival of the Naru Shrine

A festival of good harvest prayers in the Kamakura period and the passed down Wakamiya Hachiman-miya. Although there is a certain origin, it is a festival with a tradition of more than 400 years, and it is called "Women's Doronko Festival" because women paint mud on men's faces. The mud-painting was held in a short distance at the ceremonial field. After finishing rice planting, Saotome and others in yukata in Hirakasa, the mud from the fields put in a tub is painted around the faces of local men, tourists and others. It is said that they will not get sick in the summer when they are smeared with mud, and some people are willing to face it. * It may be held only on the first day depending on the situation.

A park named after Dr. Tomitaro Makino, a botanist from Sagawa-cho. It has been selected as "100 Sakura Famous Places". About 350 cherry trees are planted in the park. At present, it is developing a park that can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons, planting not only cherry blossoms but also mountain grass related to Dr. Makino. Image courtesy: Sagawa-cho

The cherry blossom festival is held at the "sama-no-Matsu Park", where about 500 cherry blossoms bloom. During the period, the bonbori is lit (18-22), and you can also enjoy the cherry blossoms at night. Image courtesy: (one company) Shimanto City Tourism Association