Tateiwa Shrine Annual Grand Festival

About this event

This festival prays for safe maritime voyages and abundant fishing catches at Tateiwa Shrine, which enshrines the Sumiyoshi Sanjin, the guardian deities of the sea. Featuring diverse events such as a portable shrine (mikoshi) procession, Tate-nui dance, miko maiden sacred dance (kagura) dedications, and the ceremonial dedication of the "Kaidenma Dance," the festival bustles with many visitors. It is a grand annual festival held to pray for unending bountiful harvests and the peace and well-being of the shrine parishioners. The festival spans two days: on the first day, the portable shrine procession and kagura dedications take place, and food stalls offer a variety of drinks from beer to juice along with light snacks. On the second day, in addition to the portable shrine procession, visitors can enjoy a lucky draw raffle and stage events. Tateiwa Shrine is also renowned for the legend of Emperor Jimmu's naval departure, making its annual grand festival a major event that draws numerous tourists.

Venue

Tateiwa Shrine

3419 Mimitsu-cho, Hyuga, Miyazaki 889-1111