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Matsumae: Haraguchi Tairyō Kigansai

  • Matsumae: Haraguchi Tairyō Kigansai

    2017.07.27

    Experience

    by Shungo Hanaoka

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    In Haraguchi Bay, on the westernmost tip of the Matsumae Peninsula, townspeople go out in their boats to pray for success in fishing and the safety of the fishermen. The locals load ten fishing boats up with drums and, at ten in the morning, conduct an ocean parade, making three rounds of the bay. Afterwards, they go offshore and sink talismans into the water, praying for safety and a good catch. In the town, there is also a festival in honor of Hachiman, using one float.

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    – Reception period: July 14 and 15, 2017
    – One way to get there and back: Toya/Noboribetsu (Overnight stay) → Yakumo Otoshibe→ Esashi (Overnight stay)→ Matsumae Haraguchi (Overnight stay) → Kikonai → Hakodate

    Click HERE for more festivals!

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Shungo Hanaoka

Shungo Hanaoka

Creative Director, Photographer&Writer Born&raised in Hokkaido, Interviewing and reporting Outdoor Guides in Hokkaido over 100 days/year. My lifework is to report the wonders of Hokkaido. Hobbies are Marathon & Hiking. My two great children are now grown up, left the house and going to University. Living with my wife in Ebetsu City.
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