About this event
Also known as the "Hassoku Hatto Dango Festival," this is a festival of thanksgiving for the ripening of the five grains, where dumplings made from freshly harvested grains are offered. Among more than 100 annual rituals, it is a rare Shinto ritual in which sacred sake (omiki) is not offered, and it is also said to be a festival honoring Himegami, who served at the Daikyo-sai (a thanksgiving ritual for new grains held on November 30). After the conclusion, dumplings are distributed to worshippers, and it is said that eating these dumplings prevents catching a cold. The Shinto ritual can be viewed from within the shrine grounds.
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Katori Jingu Shrine
1697 Katori, Katori, Chiba 287-0017
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