Potato-comparing Festival in Nakayama of Oumi

(近江中山の芋競べ祭り)

Date

2019.09.1

Description

Regarded as one of Japan's rather obscure festivals, this sacred event shows two sides of a village separated by a vally compete at the shrine to decide which side grew the longer stemmed taro. It is told that they will enjoy a good harvest if the west wins, and a poor harvest if the east does.

Location

Hino Town
Shiga

Access Map (アクセスと地図)