Kawachi Festival
A magnificent waterborne procession is a must-see
It is said to convey the triumphant return of the Kumano navy, which participated in the Genpei War and achieved victory, as celebrated by the Kawachi Shrine's annual festival. Designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset of the country, the highlight of this festival is the water parade where three elaborately decorated ships (mifune), pleasure boats, oar boats, and lion dance boats form a fleet ascending the river, resembling a picture scroll.
Downstream of the Koza River, near Seishojima
1 hour and 30 minutes via Route 42 from Kumano Ohara IC on the Kisei Expressway
About a 20-minute walk from JR Kinokuni Line Koza Station
- Date & Time
- 7/26(Sat) 7/27(Sun)
- Note
- Saturday is the eve festival; Sunday is the main festival
- Venue
- Downstream of the Koza River, near Seishojima
- Address
- Koza, Kushimoto Town, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture
- parking
- Free parking
- Access
- 1 hour and 30 minutes via Route 42 from Kumano Ohara IC on the Kisei Expressway
- Access (Public)
- About a 20-minute walk from JR Kinokuni Line Koza Station
- Contact
- 0735-72-0645 （Kushimoto Tourist Association Koza）
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