Matsuri Festivals
Abe Shrine Festival
Oct 3 – Oct 5 · Abe Kuni Shrine, Minami · Tokushima
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Dates
- Oct 3 – Oct 5, 2026
About this event
SummaryAbe-gu Shrine Autumn Festival is a traditional celebration in the Yuki region featuring processions, portable shrines, and beach ceremonies.
Highlights
• Procession with danjiri floats and otabi drums
• Portable shrine entering the sea
• Main festival and beach festival events
• Concluding shrine entrance ceremony
Details
The festival takes place in the Yuki region, including areas such as Nishi-no-ji, Kigi, Nishi-Yuki, and Izari. The event features traditional cultural elements including danjiri (festival floats), otabi (ceremonial drums), and mikoshi (portable shrines). A notable highlight is the procession where the portable shrine enters the sea in the afternoon. The festival includes various activities such as Neri-komi (traditional calls) and concludes with a formal shrine entrance ceremony. The event showcases local heritage through music, dance, and religious rituals performed by community participants.
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