Event

五箇山麦屋祭り

Gokayama Mugiya Festival (Folk Song and Dance of Gokayama)

Date:Every year on September 23 and 24.
Address/Taira region, Shimonashi, Jinushi shrine
Phone/0763-66-2468

The Gokayama Mugiya Festival is held every year on September 23rd and 24th at Shimonashi Jinushi Shrine. During the nighttime stage performances, you can view a number of groups perform the Mugiya folk song and dance that originated here in Gokayama courtesy of Gokayama’s Organization for the Preservation of Folk Songs and Dances. So, come on by and enjoy the Mugiya song and dance that has been passed down in the region for generations.