Mikuni Festival (Mikuni Shrine Annual Festival)三国祭
The Mikuni Festival is a well-known event in the Hokuriku region, renowned as one of the top three festivals in the area. The parade of six large floats, each measuring up to 6 meters, featuring warrior dolls is the highlight of the festival. The floats are accompanied by traditional music played on instruments such as shamisen, flute and drums as they make their way through the streets of Mikuni town. Additionally, the festival features numerous open-air stalls known as "Roten" lining the 2-kilometer approach to the Mikuni Shrine. The festival is a celebration of the city's historical significance as a major port city
Highlights
Warrior dolls parade
Traditional dance and music performance
Open-air stalls
Venue
- Mikuni Shrine ⎯ 三國神社
Address
6 Chome-2-80 Mikunicho Sanno, Sakai
Getting There
- 9 minutes walk from Mikunijinja Station (三国神社駅)
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