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Fushiki Hikiyama Festival
Fushiki Hikiyama Festival
The Fushiki Hikiyama Festival is a springtime rite in honor of the deity enshrined in Fushiki Shrine, the protector of the coast and god of safety at sea. With the spectacle of Hikiyama (sometimes called the "fighting wheeled float" and the "courageous wheeled float") seemingly struggling late into the night, large numbers of townspeople gather in a festive atmosphere.

Date: May 15
Venue: Yama-cho in Fushiki
Access: JR Himi Line to Fushiki Station
 
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