Festival
Takagi Tenpo Shrine Autumn Festival
Japanese name:高城天宝神社の秋祭り
📅 Sun, Oct 25, 2026
About this event
Held in Minabe Town, Wakayama Prefecture, the highlight of the Takagi Tenpo Shrine Autumn Festival is the dedication of a lion dance and oni (demons) wearing tengu-like masks. This unique collaboration conveys ancient traditions and powerful performances to visitors. Children's portable shrines (kodomo mikoshi) are also carried, making it a deeply rooted community festival cherished by local residents of the Takagi district. This festival provides a valuable opportunity to experience local culture and traditions.
Official website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Tenpo Shrine
244 Takano, Minabe-cho, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama 645-0207
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