Joya-no-agetaimatsu
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Agetaimatsu means throwing up torches festival which is held in Joya area in Maizuru City. The origin is an extermination legend of a large snake over 400 years ago. Small torches are thrown against a large 16 meter high torch to be ignited.
Details
- Category
- Fire festival
- Location(s)
- Joya, Maizuru City Amabiki Shrine
- Date(s) of Matsuri
- August 14
- Contact
- Tourism Section, Maizuru City (0773-66-1024)
- Access
- Forty minutes walk from JR Nishimaizuru Station
- Conservation Group
- Agematsu Hozonkai
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
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