Introduction of The Festival
| Shoraibune Okuri | Fukui Pref |
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This is a Bon event held in Sugahama in Mihama Town. It features Shoraibune (a ship of souls) eight meters long and four meters in width, which is made of straw. They are shipped by families who lost a family member within a year.
Category |
For a good catch |
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Location(s) |
Sugahama, Mihama, Mikata District, Fukui Prefecture Sugahama Seashore |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
15.Aug |
Contact |
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Access |
Ten minutes taxi ride from JR Higashimihama Station |
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Conservation Group |
Sugahama Seinenkai |
Note |
Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the prefecture |