Introduction of The Festival
| Joya-no-agetaimatsu | Kyoto Pref |
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Agetaimatsu means throwing up torches festival which is held in Joya area in Maizuru City. The origin is an extermination legend of a large snake over 400 years ago. Small torches are thrown against a large 16 meter high torch to be ignited.
Category |
Fire festival |
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Location(s) |
Joya, Maizuru City Amabiki Shrine |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
August 14 |
Contact |
Tourism Section, Maizuru City (0773-66-1024) |
Access |
Forty minutes walk from JR Nishimaizuru Station |
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Conservation Group |
Agematsu Hozonkai |
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