祖谷平家まつり月間

The Sakura-kai is a festival of marriage that originated from the fact that since ancient times, at the prayer ceremony, one branch of the mountain cherry blossoms was offered to the main priest. Honson is believed to be a good friend of all his life, including the relationship between men and women, but on the day he will practice Homa for his thanks and a new prayer. 11 o'clock ~ burning the shiba light and praying. Image courtesy of Daishan Temple

The brilliant Hina Festival, which will display the "Hina Dolls", which are no longer adorned by some 30,000 household bodies collected from all over the country, in the center of a hundred-stage pyramid-shaped chadon. There will also be events such as "Hina-ichi", which sells local specialties and other items on the spot, as well as performances of Awa-ningyo-jōruri, and Awa-dori. If you have a favorite doll, you can become a member of the Hina doll preservation and decorate it at home.

The Namine Tsugayama area will be colored with 2000 cherry blossoms, including Yoshinozakura, Button Zakura and Yamazakura. After the Shinto shrine, a dedicated competition will be held at Tsugin Shrine. Image courtesy: Anan City Commerce and Industry Policy Division