Introduction of The Festival

Hachiman Matsuri Shiga Pref

Omihachiman no Himatsuri (Taimatsu-sai)

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This is a ceremony of Himure Hachimangu, a shrine with a history of more than 1,000 years. The Taimatsu (torch) Matsuri festival and Taiko (drum) Matsuri festival are held.

Category
Fire festival・Dance
Location(s)
Omihachiman City Miyauchi Cho
Date(s) of Matsuri
April 14-15
Contact
Omihachiman Tourism Association (0748-32-7003)
Access
Five minutes walk from Osugi-cho bus stop, which can be reached from JR Omihachiman Station
URL
Conservation Group
Himurehachimangu Taimatsusai Hosankai
Note
Selection of national intangible folk cultural assets that need measures such as making records