Introduction of The Festival
| Ao-no-omoko and Dotoshiki | Wakayama Pref |
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In the Yakushido hall, which was built in the Muromachi period (1336-1467 A.D.) and registered as an important cultural asset now, Okonai (festival) as well as Dotoshiki protocol to permit three year old children to the village, are held on the Chinese New Year.
Category |
Folkways |
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Location(s) |
Yakushido hall in Kichijoji temple |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
January 8 by the lunar calendar |
Contact |
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Access |
Thirty minutes bus ride from JR Fujinami Station to Ao bus stop, and five minutes walk from the bus stop |
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Conservation Group |
Ao-no-omoko and Dotoshiki Hozonkai |
Note |
Important intangible folk cultural assets designated by the National Government |