Koza Kochi Matsuri

Koza Kochi Matsuri

Kochi Matsuri no Mifune-gyoji
The origin of this magnificent ship festival is said to be the triumphant return of the Kumano Suigun navy from the war between the Minamoto clan and the Taira clan. Various events, including the Koza lion dance performance in dedication to the deity of the shrine and the kaidenma rowboat race, are held.

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Category
Water festival・lion dance・Competition
Location(s)
Utsugi, Kozagawa Cho, Wakayama Prefecture Kochi-jinja
Date(s) of Matsuri
July 24-25
Access
Fifteen minutes walk from JR Koza Station
URL
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Conservation Group
Kozagawa Kochi Matsuri Hozonkai
Note
Important intangible folk cultural assets designated by the National Government

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