Aira City Kajiaki Town Spider Battle Tournament

The Spider Battle originated from Shimazu Yoshihiro, who is famous for his breakthrough in the enemy lines at Sekigahara. He participated in the Imjin and Keicho Wars (1592-1598) and gathered female golden orb-weaver spiders to inspire his soldiers. It is now held every year on the third Sunday of June. The 'Spider Battle' is a nationally rare traditional event that has drawn attention from popular bloggers. It has become so ingrained in the community that it is incorporated into local school lessons. On the battle day, the spiders' coliseum is filled with many people!

Date & Time

6/15(Sun) 08:30～16:00

Note

Held on the third Sunday of June every year

Venue

Aira City Hall Kajiaki Branch Amikake Square

Address

253 Honmachi, Kajiaki Town, Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture

parking

There are 200 parking spaces around the venue

Access

About 5 minutes from the 'Kajiaki' Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway

Access (Public)

Approximately a 12-minute walk from JR Nippō Main Line 'Kajiaki' or 'Kinpou' stations

Contact

0995-66-3145 （Aira City Hall Planning Department Commerce and Tourism Division Tourism Section）

URL

https://www.city.aira.lg.jp/kanko/index.html