Usa Jingu Shrine Niinamesai Harvest Festival
Japanese name:宇佐神宮 新嘗祭
📅 Mon, Nov 23, 2026
About this event
The Niinamesai (Harvest Festival) at Usa Jingu will be held on November 23, 2026. This festival is a traditional event giving thanks to the deities for bountiful crops and celebrating the harvest. Usa Jingu is renowned as the head shrine of all Hachiman shrines across Japan, and the ceremony is held in a solemn atmosphere worthy of its deep history and prestige. During the rites, visitors can catch a glimpse of ancient Shinto rituals, including the chanting of Shinto prayers by priests and dedicatory kagura dances. It provides worshippers an opportunity to offer their daily gratitude and give thanks for the rich harvest in a sacred space. The magnificent shrine pavilions of Usa Jingu combined with the sacred atmosphere of Niinamesai offer visitors a deeply moving experience.
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Usa Jingu Shrine
2859 Minamiusa, Usa-shi, Oita 872-0102
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