Omachi Nyakuichi-Oji Festival

Update:2019/09/30

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Description
Omachi City’s Nyakuichi-Oji Shrine not only has a history of over 700 years, but its main building and pagoda are designated national important cultural properties. The shrine’s annual festival features a “yabusame” horseback archery competition. One of the top 3 such competitions in the country, Nyakuichi-Oji’s is the only one by young boys. The boys dressed in period costumes also perform a procession through the town as part of this colorful festival.

Location Nyakuichi-Oji Shrine and the main street, Omachi City Map
TEL 0261-22-1626
Business hours Date(s)
4th Sunday of July and the day prior Saturday
For reservations By Train:20 min walk from Shinano-Omachi Station (JR Oito Line)
10 min walk from Kita-Omachi Station (JR Oito Line)
By Car:38 km / 56 min from Nagano IC

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