Toei-cho Hana Matsuri

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A mystical festival continued for over 700 years since the Kamakura period. Held from Nov to Jan, the overnight "Oni" (demon) dances and water-splashing rituals are filled with primal energy. Visitors can join the chants, experiencing the warmth of the mountain village and ancient Japanese beliefs.

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Aichi Tourism Bureau

Toei-cho Hana Matsuri

Address: 1 Hongo Omori, Toei-cho, Kitashitara-gun, Aichi
Website: https://www.town.toei.aichi.jp/3633.htm
Operator: Hanamatsuri Museum

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