About this event
The Oyamato Shrine Autumn Grand Festival will be held on September 23, 2026, at Oyamato Shrine in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture. As the autumn grand festival of Oyamato Shrine, this festival is a traditional event handed down since ancient times. The ceremony takes place from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, conducted by Shinto priests. Oyamato Shrine is a shrine enshrined since ancient times and cherished by many people, and its autumn grand festival is bustling as a major regional event. During the ceremony, rituals such as the recital of norito (Shinto prayers) and kagura (sacred dance) dedication are performed in a solemn atmosphere. Additionally, various events may be scheduled after the ceremony to express gratitude to visitors. It will be an opportunity to experience history and tradition while feeling the arrival of autumn.
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Oyamato Shrine
306 Niizumicho, Tenri, Nara 632-0057
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