Ikaoka Shrine for children

Ikaoka Shrine for children

Event Overview

Although the Hōnō-ji ceremony is known, the children's version of the "Hōnō" ceremony was held after the ritual of this Ikuoka Shrine, and a traditional event to pray for a disease-free disaster or a good harvest. A boy (elementary and junior high school) dressed as Yamabushi and a powerful [Gouri-ki] appears on cue for a hōshellfish or a drum. A ritual in which a large amount of rice is forced to speak to a kaijou dressed as a kaiji. It is also interesting.

Info

JR Nikko Station → bus 5 minutes, bus stop: Ikooka Shrine front, 10 minutes on foot; or Tobu Nikko Station → bus 5 minutes, bus stop: Ikooka Shrine front, 10 minutes on foot

Event Period

Price

Free

Event Category

Enodal, annual event

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