Ushibuka Hachimangu Autumn Grand Festival Shinko-Gyoretsu (Shinto Procession of the Gods)

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Category Name:Rites and Festivals (folk belief)

The procession features the follow ing: Shiofuri (sprinkling of salt) - Chochin (lanterns) - Ogasa (large parasol) - Tachigasa (standing parasol) - Hasmi-bako (traveling chest) - Torige (bird feathers) - Mikoshi (portable shrine). Midway through the procession, a marine shrine procession is held between Maura and Amatsuke.

Municipality

Amakusa City

Category

Rites and Festivals (folk belief)

Specific Location

Ushibuka-machi

Cultural Property Designation

Performance Date(s)

The 2nd Saturday and Sunday in October

Performance Location

Ushibuka Hachimangu Shrine

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