Introduction of The Festival
Takahama Seven-Year Festival | Fukui Pref |
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This is the biggest summer festival in the Wakasa area and has been held at Sakichi Shrine in Takahama Town since the Momoyama era (1582-1598 A.D.). It features three traditional portable shrines, three types of Tachifuri (swinging of the sword), and decorated floats.
Category |
Portable shrine |
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Location(s) |
Takahama, Oi District, Fukui Prefecture Sakichi Shrine |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
End of June in every seven years |
Contact |
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Access |
Five minutes walk from JR Wakasatakahama Station |
URL |
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Conservation Group |
Sakichijinja Ujiko Sodaikai |
Note |
Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the prefecture |