Introduction of The Festival
| Waraji Matsuri | Mie Pref |
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Nagiri-no Waraji-hiki
This Shinto event is said to be related to the legend of Dandarabocchi (or Daidarabocchi), which is a mythological giant. The festival imitates the old story about village people making a fuge Waraji (straw sandal) to freighten a Dandarabocchi and make it go away.
Category |
Protection from evil・Water festival |
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Location(s) |
Daiocho Nakiri, Shima City Nakiri Shrine |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
The first Day of the Monkey in September if there are two Monkey days. The second Day of the Monkey in September if there are three Monkey days. |
Contact |
Nagiri Shrine (0599-72-0165) |
Access |
Twenty minutes bus ride from Kintetsu Ugata Station to Daiozaki-todai-mae bus stop |
URL |
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Conservation Group |
Daiocho |
Note |
Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the prefecture |