Festival
Asuka Shrine Naked Festival (Hadaka Mairi)
Japanese name:飛鳥神社裸参り
📅 Tue, Jan 5, 2027
About this event
A traditional event praying for bountiful harvests and good health. During the severe cold season, children and young men wearing loincloths (fundoshi) undergo cold-water purification (mizugori), which has been handed down as a symbol wishing for a healthy year in the community. This event is an important festival rooted in Sakata City, imbued with the enthusiasm of people praying for local safety and prosperity.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Asuka Shrine
92 Asukadonoushiro, Sakata, Yamagata 999-6711
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