Introduction of The Festival
| Okuribon in Amasaka | Fukui Pref |
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Okuribon means to send spirits off on their journey back to the afterlife. They visit their homes in the middle of August every year, which is called Bon. Okuribon in Amasaka village features unique protocol which is to burn straw dolls piled up about three meters high.
Category |
Fire festival |
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Location(s) |
Amasaka, Wakasa Cho, Fukui Prefecture |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
20.Aug |
Contact |
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Conservation Group |
Amasaka-ku |
Note |
Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the prefecture |