Introduction of The Festival
Uwase Shrine Annual Festival | Fukui Pref |
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Uwasejinja-no-Shinji-geinou

A traditional Shinto ritual “King’s dance,” which is a typical spring event in the Wakasa area including Mikata and Mikatakaminaka District, is said to have started in medieval times (12th to 16th century).
Category |
For a good harvest・For a good catch |
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Location(s) |
Kiyama, Wakasa, Mikatakaminaka district, Fukui Prefecture Uwase Shrine |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
Beginning of April (April 8 in 2013) |
Contact |
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Access |
Ten minutes walk from JR Kiyama Station |
URL |
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Conservation Group |
Uwase-jinja Shinji-geinou Hozonkai |
Note |
Selection of prefectural intangible folk cultural properties that need measures such as making records |