First Noon Festival

Event Overview

As an event suitable for the spring when all things are going to develop vigorously, a prayer for opening and development will be held throughout the day. In addition, a bill for theft and a chopstick will be awarded. The chopsticks will have merit if they are raised at the Great Fire Festival.

Info

Event Location:

Mogami Inariyama Myokyoji Temple

Address:

712 Takamatsu Inari, Kita-ku, Okayama, Okayama

Public Transportation:

JR Bichu-Takamatsu Station → 5 minutes by car

Car Access:

6km 10 minutes from Okayama Road Okayama Soja IC via National Route 180 and Prefectural Road 241

Phone Number:

086-287-3700 (Mogami Inariyama Myokyoji)

Event Period

February 13, 2026 (Friday)

Price

Free (worship at the statue of Hakuma) * 1000 yen to attend prayer at the main shrine

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

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