This event takes place in the town of Yunishigawa Onsen, historical site and setting for The Tale of the Heike, an epic account of the struggle between two major clans. The festival itself has been going on for 800 years, and now includes a night-time portion where the river is lit up in 7 colors (shinkawaakari), participants dressed as noblewomen, and a procession carrying an illustrated scroll of the famous Tale of the Heike.
EVENT INFORMATION
Event Name | ✕ Heike Taisai Festival (Tochigi) (Canceled Due to COVID-19) |
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Venue | Yunishigawa Onsen |
Access | From Yagan Yunishigawa Onsen Station, take the bus towards Yunishigawa Onsen, get off at Hanatohana Mae bus stop. |
Parking | |
Address | 473-1 Yunishigawa, Nikko, Tochigi |
Contact Info | 0288-22-1525 |
Dates | Jun. 6, 2020 - Jun. 7, 2020 |
Additional Info | |
Hours | 6/6: 20:00~ | 6/7: 10:40~ |
Admission Fee | Free to watch! |
Reservations | Participants welcome! The fee is 5,000 yen, call ahead at 090-8779-2535. |
Website | http://www.nikko-kankou.org/event/65/ |