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.

名峰津峯山一帯がヨシノザクラ、ボタンザクラ、ヤマザクラなど2000本の桜花に彩られる。津峯神社で神事の後、捧げもち競争が行われる予定。 画像提供：阿南市商工政策課