Introduction of The Festival
| Onda Festival in Amano | Wakayama Pref |
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Onda is a rice planting Shinto ritual. The festival in Niutsuhime Shrine started in the Heian period (794-1192 A.D.). They wear masks and perform stage play including the preparation process and rice reaping.
Category |
For a good harvest |
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Location(s) |
Kamiamano, Katsuragi Cho, Wakayama Prefecture Niutsuhime Shrine |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
The third Sunday in January |
Contact |
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Access |
Niutsuhime-jinja-mae bus stop, which can be reached from JR Kaseda Station |
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Conservation Group |
Amano-no-ondasai Hozonkai |
Note |
Important intangible folk cultural assets designated by the prefecture |