Hiwasa Hachiman Shrine Autumn Festival
This autumn festival has been held since ancient times to celebrate a bountiful catch of fish and good harvest. The festival takes place over two days on the Saturday and Sunday before the second Monday in October. On Saturday, there is a procession of Mikoshi of the shrine through the town, and then in the evening the yoimiya vigil and fireworks take place in dedication to the gods. On Sunday is the popular "O-hamaide," where a taiko drum called Chosa is plunged into the ocean.
View scenic routes that include this spot
FESTIVE MOMENTStreet address
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(Hiwasa Hachiman Shrine)
369 Hiwasaura, Minami-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture
About TOKUSHIMA Access
Opening Hours
Closed
Website
- http://www.hiwasahachiman.com
Best season
- All year
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Ochiai Shuraku
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Ryozen-ji, the first temple of the pilgrimage circuit
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Oboke and Koboke Gorges (Oboke Gorges excursion boat)
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Awa Odori Dance Festival
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Awaodori Kaikan
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Naruto Uzushio Whirlpools (Uzu-no-Michi)
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Yakuo-ji Temple
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Tairyuji Ropeway
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Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi
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Iya no Kazurabashi
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Awa Jurobe Yashiki (Puppet Theater and Museum)
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Ai-no-Yakata
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Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta
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Tokushima Awaodori Airport
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Hyoutanjima Cruise
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Naruto whirlpools
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Otsuka Museum of Art
