Benkei Festival

Benkei Festival

Event Overview

A period festival based on the Benkei legend, held at a cockfighting shrine in connection with Benkei. The first day's play Benkei Legend is a masterpiece, which recreates the appearance of the participation in the Genpei Battle. On the second day, there will be a grand festival of events such as the Kiju Benkei Yosakoi dance and the city of goods tents. Benkei Geta Dance, Yosakoi Parade, and Tanabe Fireworks Festival are held at night on Aoi Street-Boulevard. * The contents may be changed or canceled depending on the situation.

Info

JR Kii-Tanabe Station → 10-minute walk
10 minutes from Hanwa-do Nanki Tanabe IC via National Route 42
400 units/1 hour free, 100 yen for each hour thereafter

Event Period

Price

Free

Event Category

Procession, parade, traditional performing arts and dance


Play Benkei Legends

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