Omiyaji Shrine Shinko-Gyoretsu (Shito Procession)

Active

Category Name:Rites and Festivals (folk belief)

The parade consists of oneTsuyuharai, one shinto priest, 1 servant carrying stuff, 2 lions, 2 "tamafuri", 5 naginata, 18 "torige", and 3 mikoshi (portable shrines). On the day of the festival, following the Shinto ritual at Tenmangu Shrine, the Shinto priest, two lions, a large and a small drum, two each of Tombogaki, Hiragaki, and Haguri, 18 "torige", and three portable shrines lead the procession. The parade travels about 1 km from Omiyaji Tenmangu Shrine to Hachimangu Shrine.

Municipality

Amakusa City

Category

Rites and Festivals (folk belief)

Specific Location

Oomiyaji, Shinwa-machi

Cultural Property Designation

Performance Date(s)

late October

Performance Location

Oomiyaji Hachimangu Shrine

Preservation Society

Omiya District Promotion Association