Kyoto Prefecture・Nantan City
The tug-of-war at Daishō Shrine
A Nantan ritual that entrusts a legend of a giant snake to a rope to divine the harvest
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Hyogo Prefecture
Banshu Autumn Festivals
Explore autumn festivals across Harima, brought to life by yatai and mikoshi
Hyogo Prefecture・Kami Town
Kasumi Kani Kanshasai
A day at Shibayama Port, enjoying snow crab and giving thanks for the bounty of the fishery
Nara Prefecture・Nara City
Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
A spectacular festival of shrine rites and performing arts handed down through the ancient capital of Nara
Wakayama Prefecture・Yura Town
Yura Festival
Yura’s autumn festival, alive with float contests and lion dances
Shimane Prefecture・Nishinoshima Town
Oki Dengaku and Niwa no Mai
Dengaku and Niwa no Mai in Nishinoshima: a traditional festival enlivened by music
Okayama Prefecture・Maniwa City
Kuze Festival
A lively autumn festival as mikoshi and dashi race through the streets of Kuze
Yamaguchi Prefecture・Nagato City
Yuya Summer Festival
A local festival that brought summer to Yuya alive with voices, lights, and fireworks
Tokushima Prefecture・Anan City
Tachibana Kenka Danjiri Festival
A spirited festival where dashi collide in a town by the sea