Introduction of The Festival
| Tug of war in the water | Fukui Pref |
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Hiruga-no-Tsunahiki Gyoji
This is a tug of war held in the canal connecting the Hiruga Lake in Mikata District and the Japan Sea. Youngsters dive in the icy cold water, split into two teams and pull a rope against each other to pray for a good catch.
Category |
Competition・tug of war・For a good catch |
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Location(s) |
Hiruga, Mihama, Mikata District, Fukui Prefecture Hirugabashi |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
Middle of January |
Contact |
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Access |
One minute walk from Hiruga bus stop, which can be reached from JR Mihama Station |
URL |
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Conservation Group |
Hiruga Suichu-tunahiki Hozonkai |
Note |
Selection of prefectural intangible folk cultural properties that need measures such as making records |