About this event
Hirakasa Hadaka Mairi (Naked Pilgrimage) is a traditional event praying for good health, family safety, and bountiful harvests. Historically performed only by men, it began during the Pacific War when housewives started it to pray for the continued good fortunes of their husbands and sons in battle, and it is known today as a rare female ascetic practice nationwide. This event takes place from Miyata Shrine in Hirakasa, Hachimantai City, to Yasaka Shrine in Obuke, Hachimantai City.
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Yasaka Shrine (Kyuri Tenno-sama)
19 Chiwari 25-25 Obuke, Hachimantai, Iwate 028-7111
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