Shirakawago Doburoku Festival

The Shirakawa-go Doburoku Festival is a traditional festival to pray for bountiful harvests, safety of families, and peace in the village. This festival is held at shrines in each district of Shirakawa Village, and features sacred festivals, lion dances, folk songs and dances related to history and folk tales. The biggest feature of the festival is that "doburoku" is used as a sacred sake and is served to the people. Doburoku is made using a unique technique that has been passed down since ancient times, and its rich aroma fills the venue. This festival has a history of over 1,300 years, and you can deeply feel the culture and traditions of the region. The beautiful nature of Shirakawa-go and the scenery of the Gassho-zukuri houses further enhance the atmosphere of the festival. Source of information and images: The event's official website (see the information section at the bottom of the page for the website URL)