Festivals of Japan

Events across Japan. A collection ranging from traditional to seasonal offerings.

Mikuni Festival - Fukui

The Mikuni Festival is a regular festival of Mikuni Shrine held every year from May 19 to 21. In the middle of the festival on May 20, six yama floats lead a procession of matoi flags, warriors, shrine guardians, taiko drums, hoko floats, banners, and other people connected to the shrine, accompanied by large and small mikoshi shrines, through the town from the Mikuni Shrine torii gate.

Event Dates May 19–21 every year
Event Details This year the event will be held in a reduced format due to the impact of the novel coronavirus disease.
Official site http://www.mikunimatsuri.com/
Location (venue) Around Mikuni Shrine
Address 6-2-80 Sanno, Mikuni-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui
Venue website http://www.mikunijinja.jp/
Price Free admission
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Region Chubu
Category Shrines and temples, Processions and parades

Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.

update: May.27.2021

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