The Sanuki Toyohama Chosa Festival is held for three days from the second Friday of October every year to pray for a good harvest and a good catch of fish.
The parade of the Chosa, richly decorated with gold thread embroidery, is a spectacular sight to behold as the bearers, dressed in happi coats, parade through the district, competing with each other at the Otabisho and the plaza.
At night, lanterns are lit, creating a different atmosphere from that of the daytime.
On the third day, the finale of the festival, a competition among 23 taikodai is held, and the sight of all 23 taiko drummers working together in unison with their hearts in the air, along with their vigorous shouts, is a sight to behold and the most exciting part of the festival. Come and see the powerful performance.
| address | 156 Himehama, Toyohama-cho, Kagawa 769-1601, Japan (Ichimiya Shrine) |
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| holding period | Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, including the second Sunday in October |
| opening hours | ○Friday ○Saturday ○Sunday *Only the main schedule is shown. Please check the website for details. |
| points of interest | Food stalls, portable shrine, lion dance, etc. |
| car | Approximately 4 minutes by car (1.5 km) from the Onohara IC of the Takamatsu Expressway |
| train | Approximately 3 minutes by cab (950m) from JR Toyohama Station |
| pubric bus | There are 5 daily buses (inner circle line) and 4 daily buses. |
| parking lot | Toyohama Elementary School |
| precautions | The event may be canceled due to recent circumstances. |
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