亮点
- 54 taiko-dai floats, ~3 tonnes and 5.5m tall
- Gold-thread embroidery hoisted by 150+ men
- Kakikurabe lifting showdowns
由来与背景
With roots said to go back about 1,000 years as an autumn harvest thanksgiving, it is one of Shikoku's three great festivals.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Events spread across the city from around JR Niihama Station. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, groups of friends, music fans
温馨提示
The Kakikurabe float-lifting contests are the climax — check the daily, district-by-district schedule.
交通
Throughout Niihama City, Ehime (Shikoku) — Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture