A lavish event that includes the Senteisai festival celebrating Emperor Antoku and the Heike clan and features a procession of brave warriors.
The Genpei festival is held at Shimaitoshi Hiroba Park and features multiple stage events and a jumbo fugu stew.
Event Dates | May 2–4 every year |
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Event Details | Please check the official website for details. |
Official site | https://shimonoseki.travel/english/index.html |
Location (venue) | Main venue: Shimaitoshi Hiroba Park, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. * Other events are at Akama Shrine and other locations around the city. |
Address | Kanmon Straits (Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Pref.) |
Region | Chugoku |
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Category | Processions and parades |
Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.
update: Feb.28.2023