The Nekko Festival

The Nekko Festival

Event Overview

The festival of Kushimoto-machi Tahara, Kiba Shrine. At around 7 o'clock, the ritual begins, and ends with the service of the Asahi, the ritual of the lullaby, and the sowing of Inaho. The Nullaby Shrine is reportedly derived from the story of Empress Shingo's patronage of the prince, and gathers attendees from the neighborhood as guardians of infants.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Kiba Shrine
  • Address:   
  • 551 Tahara, Kushimoto-cho, Higashimu-gun, Wakayama
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Kiiwara Station → 1 minute walk
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0735-72-0645 (Nanki Kushimoto Tourism Association Koza)

Event Period

  • Sunday, December 1, 2024

Price

Free

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

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