Torikai Hachiman Shrine Annual Autumn Festival
It is held at Torikai Hachiman Shrine on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture. This annual festival is said to have a 200-year tradition, featuring FUNA DANJIRI (festival float) and taiko drums.
A tug-of-war is held to predict whether there will be a good harvest or a big catch. The ship shaped festival float “Danjiri” , in particular, is a nationally designated important cultural property. It’s a very impressive sight to see them running up the 13 steep stone steps while shouting and chanting.