Koide River Higanbana Festival, September 26 (Sat)

Red higanbana spider lilies blooming along the river mark the arrival of autumn and form the festival’s scenic backdrop. Local specialties and regional vegetables will be sold, and a free stamp rally around the area offers prizes to participants. The event runs from 9:00 to 15:00 between Daikokubashi and Oidebashi along the Koide River in Samukawa Town’s Okura; inquiries are handled by Goshomi Civic Center at 0466-48-1002.