Wasshoi Festival Experience Tour—an annual celebration
The towering floats parade at Hotaka Shrine’s "Ofune Festival"
Let’s pull the ofune together!

…We have started selling tickets for this hands-on tour!

Held every year on September 26 and 27 at Hotaka Shrine, this festival features boat-shaped floats pulled through a landlocked prefecture

On the main day, the 27th, the spectacular "Ofune Battle" draws crowds as massive five-ton hulls collide in a fierce display

This tour offers the rare chance to help pull one of these ofune
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the Ofune Festival in person!

Tour perks

1. Try pulling the huge adult ofune—normally handled only by locals—up to Hotaka Shrine!
2. Receive a stylish Ofune Festival T-shirt and wear it proudly during the event!
3. Enjoy a special limited-edition "Ofune Festival" goshuin paper as a keepsake!
4. Watch the climactic moment when the two adult boats collide from reserved seats right next to the action!
5. Boost your luck at Hotaka Shrine, a powerful local power spot!

For details, please check the official Azumino City Tourism Association website