Wakasa's Largest Autumn Festival: Obama Hoj祭 Special Experience 'Float Participation Plan'

The Hoj祭 (Hoj Matsuri) is the largest autumn festival in the Wakasa region, held in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, boasting a history of over 380 years. It is conducted as a festival of Hachiman Shrine, featuring four types of performances: omikoshi (portable shrine), large taiko drums, kagura (traditional music and dance), lions, and floats. This special experience allows you to participate as a puller of the float during the Obama Hoj祭. Amidst the festival atmosphere permeating the entire town, why not participate in the festival for your travel memories?

Map & Location

Details about Wakasa's Largest Autumn Festival: Obama Hoj祭 Special Experience 'Float Participation Plan'

Date & Time

9/13(Sat) 09:00～15:009/14(Sun) 09:00～15:00

Note

Reception starts on September 13 (Sat) at 13:30, event begins at 14:00 (experience takes about 1 hour), reception starts on September 14 (Sun) at 8:30, event begins at 9:00 (experience takes about 1 hour). *Times are subject to change. The meeting place on the 14th is Toba-ya Sakai Store (97 Sakai, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture).

Venue

Obama Town Preservation Museum

Address

29 Kashima, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture Wabisuke Room 3

Fee

3300 yen

Access

10 minutes from the Obama IC via the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway

Access (Public)

10 minutes on foot from JR Obama Station

Contact

080-1680-1639 （Omatsuri Japan Co., Ltd.）

URL

https://shop.omatsurijapan.com/products/obamahoze_hikite