OVERVIEW

Local taiko (traditional Japanese percussion) groups gather at Konpira Park and with their powerful and vibrant performance they intend to expel noxious bad spirits and cheer up those who suffer from the summer heat. Besides that, there are other fun activities as well such as tasting of Shimabara’s specialty, tenobe (hand-stretched) somen noodles; eel catching, a shaved ice eating contest, a lottery, and more. The festival ends with fireworks that glitter in the summer night sky. People returning home for the summer particularly enjoy their time spent at this festival.