Ikko Shrine's crying sumo

Ikko Shrine's crying sumo

Event Overview

Traditional events to pray for healthy growth of children. In the ring of Ikuko Shrine, Ujiko dresses as a wrestler in the form of a turn, hugs the infant, and swings up high above her head with a cry to tackle her. It used to be that the one who cried earlier was the win, but now there is no win or loss. The crying child comes from the custom of growing up and prays for the disease-free disaster of young children. * Only advance application is allowed, closed with a capacity of 1000 people. Pre-application is available at the Ikuko Shrine parking lot from Saturday to Monday, August 3 to Sunday, August 6 to Sunday, (except Monday and the next day of public holidays) at the street stall Central Park Tourist Building. Image courtesy Kanuma Tourism Association

Info

Tobu Yushan Station → 12-minute walk
7km 15 minutes from Tokita Road Kanuma IC via National Route 293
200 units/free

Event Period

* Rainy weather

Price

5000 yen (can only participate in advance application, cannot participate on the day)

Event Category

Enodal, annual event


Crying sumo wrestling efforts
Kanuma Tourism Association

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