Uwase Shrine

The 'Ono Mai' dance, held every April 8th at Uwase Jinja (Shrine) is designated as one of the nation's intangible folklore cultural assets. It involves a lively ritual dance performed as a prayer to secure good harvests, bumper catches and nation-wide peace.

Address	129-3 Kiyama, Wakasa-cho, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui-pref. 919-1301
Access	On Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway 3 min. drive from Wakasa-Mikata I.C. (via Route 27 and Pref. Route 244) 10 min. taxi ride from JR Obama line Mikata Station
Fee	Free
Parking	Unavailable
Inquiries	Uwase Shrine Phone. 0770-45-0326
Web SIte	http://www.town.fukui-wakasa.lg.jp/kankou/category/page.asp?Cnt=1&Page=31