Hana Festival (Shimo-Kurokawa, Toyone Village)
Date: Jan 2,2026(Fri)、Jan 3(Sat)
An unusual traditional festival of the Okumikawa area
The Hana Festival is held annually in areas around the village of Toyone and has continued for more than 700 years. It is even designated a national important intangible folk cultural property.
The venue is decorated in five colors of paper with dances performed for the gods before your eyes. Children offer cute performances in addition to the main dances through the night by Japanese demons with giant masks, wielding battle axes.
Shimo-Kurokawa's Hana Festival is performed every January 2–3 at the Honobono Hall disability prevention facility. Remember that it's cold, so dress warmly!
EVENT OVERVIEW
| Date | 4:00 pm–3:00 pm the following day Note: • May differ by year. |
|---|---|
| Place | Honobono Hall Note: • Religious rites performed at Tsushima Jinja Shrine [3 Nakanishi, Shimo-Kurokawa, Toyone-mura, Aichi].) |
| Location | 〒449-0403 Outside 32-1 Miyanomoto, Shimo-Kurokawa, Toyone-mura, Aichi |
| Parking | Available (near Toyone Village Hall) |
| Phone number | 0536-87-2525 (Toyone Village Tourism Association) |
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ACCESS
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- Access by car
- At Hamamatsu-Inasa Junction on the Shin-Tomei Expressway, change to the San-Ennanshin Expressway. Upon exiting at Horaikyo Interchange, head north on Route 151 for approx. 27 km (35 min.). At the small grocery store, turn right to enter Route 428 following it for about 3.8 km. Turn left to enter Route 74, soon after 100 m turn left, then right, then left for another 50 m.
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INFORMATION ON THE SURROUNDING AREA
Toyone-Village
- Toyone Green Port Miyajima Rest Stop
- Toyone Green Port Miyajima Rest Stop is a roadside station along National Route 151, close...
