Gion Festival of Yasaka Shrine in Mashiko-cho

Gion Festival of Yasaka Shrine in Mashiko-cho

Event Overview

The shrine sake ceremony is to take over the town of the festival. As compared to 365 days a year, pour hot sake into a large bowl of 3 sho 6 go 5 shaku (6.5 liters), and drink 3 cups with 10 men from the next duty town. A traditional event lasting 150 years to pray for the fertility of the five grains, the disease-free disaster, and the safety of the house. The venue is different for each duty town association.

Info

Mashiko Station → 10-minute walk
12km25 minutes from Maoka IC, Hokuan East Road via National Route 294
4 cars/free. No parking for pedestrians on the 25th. Paid parking available nearby

Event Period

Price

Free

Event Category

Mikoshi (portable shrines), festival floats, etc.

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