Shinme (Sacred Horse) of Myoken-gu Shrine Festival Shito Procession
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Category Name:Rites and Festivals (folk belief)
The sacred horse of the procession of the shrine god has been that of the Yatsushiro Castle lord for generations since Matsui Naoyuki, Yatsushiro Castle lord in the first year of Jokyo (1684), decided to make a perpetual donation of the horse along with the stable, grooms, and feed. From an unknown date in the Edo period to the Meiji and Taisho eras, Tanaka Village (Tanaka Town), within the Myoken shrine district, was in charge of the dedication of Shinme. Currently, at the time of the shime-osame held on December 1, the next year's sacred horse offerer is chosen by lottery from among those who wish.
Municipality
Yatsushiro City
Category
Rites and Festivals (folk belief)
Specific Location
Myouken-machi
Cultural Property Designation
City-designated Intangible Folk Cultural Property September 20, 1959
Performance Date(s)
November 22 and 23
Performance Location
Preservation Society
Yatsushiro Shrine

