Matsuri Festivals
Seishu Festival
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 09:30–16:00 · Roadside Station Seishu no Sato and others, Kinokawa · Wakayama
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Dates
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 09:30–16:00
About this event
SummaryA festival honoring the achievements of Hanaoka Seishu, a pioneer in general anesthesia.
Details
The event commemorates Hanaoka Seishu, who, with the support of his mother and wife Kae, developed the anesthetic 'Tsusen-san' and performed the world's first breast cancer surgery using general anesthesia. The festival aims to honor his legacy, promote the development of Kinokawa City, and showcase the region's charm. Key activities include the 'Seishu Era Procession,' a reenactment of Kae's wedding from the former Nashu Inn to Seishu no Sato, and various stage events held at Seishu no Sato.
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