Hana Matsuri (Toei Town, Shimoawashiro)

About this event

The "Hana Matsuri" handed down in the Shimoawashiro district of Toei Town is a traditional performing art designated as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property with a history of over 700 years. Wishing for the revival of spirits that have sunk into the winter earth, this festival is conducted in accordance with ancient rituals. An old document preserved in Shimoawashiro titled "Hokai Ohana Kazuoboegaki" bears the date Bunka 3 (1806), which is considered the oldest record showing the holding of the Hana Matsuri in this district. Because of this, it is said that the Shinto rituals have been passed down accurately. While admission to the festival is free, a unique feature is that bringing an offering allows one to receive a regional specialty return gift.

Venue

Shimoawashiro Life Improvement Center

8 Kurouchi, Furikusa Shimoawashiro, Toei-cho, Kitashitara-gun, Aichi 449-0213