Sep 22, 2012

The 53rd Yuami Festival in Kannawa(2012)

The 53rd Kannawa Yuami festival is taking place around 'Eifukuji' temple in Kannawa to thank 'Ippen Shonin'.

<'Onsenzan-Eifukuji'>

People are pounding mochi.

'Ippen Shonin',  a Buddhist priest, founded 'Eifukujui' temple and Kannawa hot-spring area in the 13th century. Since then Kannawa has flourished as an ONSEN resort.

<Statue of 'Ippen Shonin' in front of 'Mushiyu'>


During the festival, people wash and clean the wooden statue of 'Ippen Shonin', which is usually kept in 'Eifukuji', at hot-spring facilities such as 'Mushiyu' and 'Shibunoyu'. This Buddhist ceremony ( 'Yuami-Houyou' ) is  held on Sep.23.

<'Mushiyu'>


▼Other events on Sep. 22 and 23

Flea market : on Sep. 22
Dedicatory dances : on Sep. 23
The chigo Parade : on Sep. 23

Ask details at FTIO Kannawa Office, Please.
 (AW)