Festival

Koma Shrine Niinamesai (Harvest Festival)

Japanese name:高麗神社 新嘗祭

📅 Mon, Nov 23, 2026

📍 Hidaka, Saitama

About this event

The Niinamesai harvest ritual will be held at Koma Shrine. In the morning, a ceremonial sacred dance will be dedicated, followed by a performance of Nambu Kagura in the afternoon. This festival is a sacred ritual to give thanks for the year's harvest and offer newly harvested grains to the deities. Through the sacred dances and kagura, attendees can experience traditional Japanese culture. Niinamesai is an important Shinto ritual praying for bountiful harvests and includes wishes for the peace and tranquility of the local community. Held in the solemn atmosphere of Koma Shrine, this festival will surely leave a deep impression on visitors.

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Venue

Koma Shrine

833 Niibori, Hidaka, Saitama 350-1243

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