Prior to the annual festival, the chief priest of the Shinto shrine and children who will perform in the festival purify themselves at Yunomine Hot Spring. Hongu Town, Wakayama Prefecture. Children dressed in gorgeous ceremonial costumes pulling a cart with KOBO Daishi as a child are a sight that will bring a smile to your face.
Daishi dance is also worth seeing.
A major annual festival of Kumano Nachi Shrine on Mt. Nachi. Amidst a shower of falling sparks, portable Shrines and torches are proceeded to the great waterfall. It boasts a spectacular sight. Nachi-katsuura Town, Wakayama Prefecture. Noted for the splendor of the boats and the many unique singing voices.