Summer Festivals and Events
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Tsushimajinja Summer Festival
A once-a-year chance to cross the bridge to this lonely island shrine.
Date(s): August 4th and 5th (Fireworks display held on the evening of the 4th)
Location: 6816-2 Omi Ko, Mitoyo, Kagawa (香川県三豊市三野町大見甲6816‐2)
Closest Station: JR Tsushimanomiya Station
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Nio Dragon Festival
Watch a 35 meter, 3 tonne dragon be paraded through the streets, lifted by 150 people!
Date(s): First Saturday of August (the main event begins in the evening)
Location: Around Nio Community Center
Contact: Nio Dragon Festival Committee 0875-82-5208 (Jpn Only)
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Hijidai Fireworks Display
A local Summer highlight- fireworks light up the sky!
Date(s): Late July
Location: Hijidai Elementary
Contact: Fireworks Implementation Committee 090-7146-5665 (Jpn Only)
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Beat-the-Heat Waterside Festival
Fishing stalls and workshops are just part of this festival focused on water.
Date(s): early August
Location: Kagawa Yosui Commemorative Park
Contact: Kagawa Yosui Commemorative Park 0875-67-3760
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Takase Summer Festival
Performances and vendors crowds the streets in this lively town festival.
Date(s): Late July
Location: Mitoyo Community Center (Takase, Mitoyo)
Contact: Takase Summer Festival Implementation Committee 0875-73-3410 (within Takase's Community Development Office, Jpn Only)
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Takaradanosato Seasonal Flavors Fair
Sample watermelon, peaches, and other seasonal fruit.
Date(s): Late July
Location: Takaradanosato Roadside Station's market
Contact: Takaradanosato Roadside Station Farmer's Market 0875-67-3833
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Takuma Port Festival
Massive fireworks illuminate the night sky above the port!
Date(s): Early August
Location: around the municipal baseball field in Takuma, Miotyo
Contact: Takuma Port Festival Cooperative 0875-83-3654 (Jpn Only)
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Mt. Shiude's Hydrangea Path
2000 hydrangea bushes bloom along the path up the mountain.
Date(s): mid-June through mid-July
Location: Mt. Shiude
Contact: Mitoyo Tourism and Exchange Authority 0875-56-5880 (Jpn or English)