About this event
Held in Shitara Town, Aichi Prefecture, the "Sanzoro Festival" centers around the historic "Yudate Shinto Ritual" passed down in the Oku-Mikawa region, tracing its origins back over 400 years. The greatest highlight of the festival is the dialogue between the Seven Lucky Gods and the Negi (Shinto priest), held on the dance floor where torchlights create a mystical atmosphere. Seven Lucky Gods, including Fudo Myo-o, appear one after another, and chanting "Sanzoro~" when asked for their names by the priest gave the festival its name. Each deity performs a characteristic dance, and during the Yudate ritual, hot water is splashed onto spectators as a purification blessing. The heroic and vibrant presence of these mountain deities captivates visitors.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Tsushima Shrine
Mitsuhashi, Shitara-cho, Kitashitara-gun, Aichi 441-2223
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