While Hedara (also known as Hisakaki) is generally used except for the Obon festival (a Festival of the Dead or Buddhist All Souls' Day), it is said that Shikimi (Japanese star anise) is used only in Obon festival in the Miyazu region.
お盆以外はヘダラ（ヒサカキ）を使うのが一般的だが、宮津地方ではお盆の時だけシキミを使うとされる。