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On February 11, a very popular autumn and winter event, “Winter Burutto Awakawa” will be held in Awakawa-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe City. This year’s theme is “warm foods.
This annual event is held on the day of “Goyumu Jinji,” a traditional event that has continued for about 800 years and is said to bring spring to the Harima border region. Visitors can enjoy gourmet experiences and events in line with the theme while touring various spots scattered throughout the town of Awakawa.
*”Goyumu Shinji” to be held from 6:00 p.m. A scene from a past event
On the day of the event, the “Gokyu Shinji (archery ritual)” can be viewed at Awakawa Hachiman Shrine from 3:00 p.m., and rice cakes to ward off bad luck will be distributed to all visitors from 8:00 p.m. The precincts of the shrine will be lined with booths offering yakitori, spiced curry, coffee, and other cold weather delicacies.
At “Awakawa Nakamura No x Wawa NOUWA” from 11:00 to 15:00, visitors can try their hand at picking tulip flowers and harvesting vegetables, and there will also be a children’s play corner.
*Back of flyer (map of each spot and stamp rally form)
What makes the event even more enjoyable is the stamp rally for those under 18 years old. Including stalls and unmanned spots, there are a total of 27 locations where stamps can be placed! If you collect 7 stamps, you will receive a present of candy. Please check the map on the flyer to see where the stamps are located.
Enjoy winter delicacies and events while savoring the charms of Awakawa♪
Detailed Information
- Date of the event
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (national holiday)
Light rain, cancelled in case of stormy weather - Location
- Various locations in Awakawa-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe
Google Map - Time
- Please check the reverse side of the flyer as they vary from spot to spot.
- Archery Ceremony
- Awakawa Hachiman Shrine
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12:00 Misogi at Fudo Gorge
15:00 Archery performance by Kamakura samurai/ 36 people shooting a large target
17:00 Ceremony
17:30 Oni-shogi large target shooting
18:00 Mikumi-Jinja
20:00 Distribution of rice cake to all visitors to ward off evil spirits - Stamp rally prize exchange locations and times
- Awakawajuku Honjin Ruin 11:00-16:00
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・Ishimine Temple 11:00-14:00
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・Nufu Matsumori Clinic 11:00-16:00
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