Hittaka
Lantern designs emerge on the mountainside
The traditional events "Hittaka" and "Oshiguran-go" are believed to originate from the Genpei War in the Kasaoka City, Kinaura district. The fire festival "Hittaka," which means "to burn the fire high," is held on the night of a Saturday close to the old lunar calendar's 5th of May. Participants split into two groups, the Genji and Heike, and draw designs reflecting the current era on the mountain slope with lanterns. Stalls also line up, creating a lively atmosphere. Be sure to visit and see this cultural spectacle that colors the early summer of Kasaoka. ■Notes Designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset of Kasaoka City
Chitose Bridge Area
About 10 minutes from Sanyo Expressway Kasaoka IC
About 10 minutes by bus to Fukuyama from JR Kasaoka Station, get off at "Kinasaki"
- Date & Time
- 5/24(Sat) 19:00～22:00
- Note
- In case of rain, it will be held the next day
- Venue
- Chitose Bridge Area
- Address
- Kinaura, Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture
- parking
- Old Technical Training Center, Kasaoka Gakuen owned vacant lot, Day Service Center Yotsuba Yoshihama
- Access
- About 10 minutes from Sanyo Expressway Kasaoka IC
- Access (Public)
- About 10 minutes by bus to Fukuyama from JR Kasaoka Station, get off at "Kinasaki"
- Contact
- 0865-62-6622 （Kasaoka City Tourism Association）
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