The "kokiriko-bushi" folk song and dance is performed on the grounds of the Hakusangu Shrine as an
offering. During the final dance on the second day, townspeople
join in to form a circle and everyone dances. Onlookers are
also pulled into the circle and the festive dance continues
accompanied by dancers.
Dates: September 25, 26
Location: Taira
Access: Bus from Takaoka Station toward Gokayama, get off
at Shimonashi
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