- Omiya-jinja Shrine Annual Grand Festival
- [Gamagori-City]
- Date : Annually on the 2nd weekend of October
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- (Origin, etc.) According to documents regarding the origin of the Omiya-jinja Shrine, Nyakuichioji of Kumano Sansha Daigongen was transferred from Shimoichinogo in Mt. Nachi of Kishu by Kikuhime, the daughter of Lord Fujiwara no Toshinari, who is said to have developed the land of Gamagori, in the name of her father on February 19th, 1185. Later, the Udono clan, who built the Kaminogo Castle, worshiped this shrine as a guardian deity of their birthplace, which indicates that the festival has been held since the old times.
(Festival events, etc.) Dedication of hand held fireworks, parade of boat-type floats, archery, children's Sumo, Kendo
Festival Overview
Overview
| Date | Annually on the 2nd weekend of October |
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| Venue | Miyanari-cho 6-4, Gamagori City |
| Phone number | ０５３３－６８－４７２４（Omiya-jinja Shrine Office） |
| Number of floats | 6 |
Access / Map
Access / Map
| Access by public transport | Approx. 20 minutes' walk from JR Tokaido Main Line / Meitetsu Gamagori Line Gamagori Station. |
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| Access by car | Approx. 15 minutes by car from Tomei Expressway Otowa-Gamagori Exit. |