Hana Festival (Shimo-Awashiro, Toei Town)
Date: Jan 10,2026(Sat) ～ Jan 12(Mon)
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The Hana Festival is held annually in areas around the town of Toei and has continued for more than 700 years. It is even designated a national important intangible folk cultural property.
A document dating back to 1806 indicates that the Shimo-Awashiro Hana Festival is the oldest in the area, and the religious rites are said to be carried out just as they had been ages ago.
The festival prays for the spirits which have gone dormant in the winter earth to come back to life, and is thus held at the coldest time of the year. The locals are ardent in passing on the festival and its traditions; a desire which keeps the festival alive and well today.
EVENT OVERVIEW
| Date | • Religious rites: From 1:00 pm; Sat, Jan 10 • Dances: 8:00 am–11:00 pm; Sun, Jan 11 • Religious rites: Until 10:00 am; Mon, Jan 12 (national holiday), 2026 Notes: • Dance times approximate. • Times subject to change. |
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| Place | Shimo-Awashiro Life Improvement Center |
| Location | 〒449-0213 Kurouchi, Shimo-Awashiro, Furikusa, Toei-cho, Kita-Shitara-gun, Aichi |
| Fee | Free of charge Note: • Donations accepted for local gift as a show of gratitude. |
| Parking | Available (20 spaces) |
| Phone number | • 0536-78-5112 (Hana Festival Preservation Society Chairman Masatoshi Kaneda) • 0536-76-0509 (Education Section, Toei Town Hall) |
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ACCESS
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- Access by public transport
- From Toyohashi Station, take the JR Iida Line and get off at Toei Station. Take the Toei Line Bus and get off at Hongo. Next, take the Toyone–Toei Line, get off at Shimo-Awashiro, and walk 10 min.
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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. 17.7 km (25 min.). Turn left to enter Route 431 for 1 km and turn left to cross the bridge. Proceed for another 350 m.
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