Introduction of The Festival

Koza Kochi Matsuri Wakayama Pref

Kochi Matsuri no Mifune-gyoji

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The origin of this magnificent ship festival is said to be the triumphant return of the Kumano Suigun navy from the war between the Minamoto clan and the Taira clan. Various events, including the Koza lion dance performance in dedication to the deity of the shrine and the kaidenma rowboat race, are held.

Category
 Water festival・lion dance・Competition
Location(s)
 Utsugi, Kozagawa Cho, Wakayama Prefecture Kochi-jinja
Date(s) of Matsuri
 July 24-25
Contact
Access
 Fifteen minutes walk from JR Koza Station
URL
Conservation Group
 Kozagawa Kochi Matsuri Hozonkai
Note
 Important intangible folk cultural assets designated by the National Government