Samukawa Festival

Samukawa Festival

Event Overview

An old-fashioned festival where Kagura's lion is held. In particular, the appearance of a four-man lion and Oni Wani riding in music has been acclaimed. In addition, it is famous as a strict festival where actors and general worshipers do not drink. It is designated as a prefecture-designated intangible cultural property in 1965.

Info

JR Gobo Station → Bus 1 hour 17 minutes, Bus stop: Samukawa off, 3 minutes on foot
From Hanwa-do Arita IC via National Route 424 40km 1 hour

Event Period

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances

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