Kotoura Matsuri

A festival in Kotoura in late autumn, featuring the sounds of the lion dance and folk song tunes.

Kotoura Matsuri is the annual festival of Hakusan Shrine, situated in the Ogi Kotoura area which is famous for its good diving spots. Two big, red lions parade through the streets from door to door on the 2nd, to drive away evil spirits.

time: The afternoon of the 2nd and all day on the 3rd(TBC)

Event site: Kotoura Village

Address: Kotoura Sado, Niigata 952-0606

Contact Information

Sado Tourism Association Minami Sado Tourist Information Office

TEL : 0259-86-3200

Fees: free

Transport Access: Ogi Port Approx 10minutes by car

Nearest bus stop: Kotoura （Ogi Line） Approx. 0 minutes on foot from bus stop