Introduction of The Festival

Inamihachiman Shrine Autumn Festival Wakayama Pref

Inamihachiman-no-jyubakojishi-to-matsuri

The performers of the festival start parading led by “Jyubakojishi,” which is a Kylin lion. Its head is made of liquid paper with lacquer in the shape of “Jyubako,” boxes which are made to be stacked one on top of the other. The parade also features “Kawatogyo,” portable shrines crossing a river.

Category
 Water festival・lion dance・Portable shrine・Dance
Location(s)
 Inami, Inami Cho, Wakayama Prefecture
Date(s) of Matsuri
 October 2
Contact
Access
 JR Inami Station
URL
Conservation Group
 Inamihachiman Akimatsuri jikkoiinkai
Note
 Important intangible folk cultural assets designated by the prefecture