Waka Matsuri / May
和歌祭- Waka Matsuri is second Sunday of May every year
- Waka Matsuri has been held since 1622.
- Waka Matsuri is traditional festival
Information
- Address
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2-1-20 Wakaura nishi, Wakayama City (Kishu Toshogu Shrine)
〒641-0024 和歌山県和歌山市和歌浦西2-1-20 (紀州東照宮)
- Website
- http://wakamatsuri.com/en/
A portable shrine that runs down the 108 steps of stones of Kishu Toshogu Shrine, followed by the parade around Wakaura with a procession of drums and naginata (long sword).
This is a historical festival that has continued since the Edo period.