Shirakawa Doburoku Matsuri

September 25 and 26
October 14-19

Shirakawa-mura
Gifu Pref.

Doburoku, unrefined raw sake, made by ujiko (parishioners in Shinto) is offered to the gods
and also shared with visitors.

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date place
Sept. 25, 26 Hirase Hachiman Jinja (shrine)
Oct. 10 Kiya Hakusan Jinja (shrine)

Oct. 14, 15

recommended
Shirakawa Hachiman Jinja (shrine)
Oct. 16, 17 Hatoya Hachiman Jinja (shrine)
Oct. 18, 19 Iijima Hachiman Jinja (shrine)

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Oct 14 15/ schedule
4:00- Okoshi-daiko (drumming)
9:00- Shinto ritual

9:00-

Red and blue demons marshal a god (called Shutsugyo),
and parade (called Gojinko)
15:00 - 15:30 Lion dance
15:00 - 17:00 Doburoku service
15:30 - 16:30 offering of folk songs
19:00 - Lion dance
21:00 - Folk performance offering




inquiries
Shirakawa-mura Kankyo-keikaku-ka TEL: 0576-96-1311

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