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 shrines through the town, the yoimiya vigil on the eve of the festival, and fireworks in dedication to the gods. On Sunday is the popular "O-hamaide," where a taiko drum float called a chosa is plunged into the ocean.
Street address
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(Hiwasa Hachiman Shrine)
369 Hiwasaura, Minami-cho, Kaifu-gun
About TOKUSHIMA Access
Opening Hours
Closed
Fee
Website
- http://www.hiwasahachiman.com
Best season
- All year
Point
Spots around
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Ryozen-ji, the first temple of the pilgrimage circuit
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Tairyuji Ropeway
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Awaodori Kaikan
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Tokushima Awaodori Airport
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Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi
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Naruto Uzushio Whirlpools (Uzu-no-Michi)
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Ochiai Shuraku
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Ai-no-Yakata
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Naruto whirlpools
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Awa Jurobe Yashiki (Puppet Theater and Museum)
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Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta
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Iya no Kazurabashi
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Hyoutanjima Cruise
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Oboke and Koboke Gorges (Oboke Gorges excursion boat)
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Awa Odori Dance Festival
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Yakuo-ji Temple
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Otsuka Museum of Art
