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Kouchi Matsuri (Mifune Festival) (御船祭り)

Two sacred boats circle the tiny island of Kochi on the pristine Koza River commemorating the return of Kumano naval forces from the Genpei War, with lion dances, conch-shell ceremonies and competitive rowing on sacred ground.

25 Jul to 26 Jul 2026 · Annual, 25-26 July
Kozagawa, Kansai, Japan
Free
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