Hie Shrine Grand Festival (Rice Planting Dance)
Ritual offering event of the grand festival on May 1 every year
The rice planting dance performed by the maidens began in 1930 and has continued to the present day as a ritual offering during the grand festival held every year on May 1 since 1934. Children dressed in colorful rice planting costumes dance while praying for an abundant harvest. Afterwards, lions also participate, and the palanquin procession takes place. Additionally, a children’s palanquin also parades through the town.
Hie Shrine
About 15 minutes from Meishin Ryuō IC
20 minutes by bus from JR Kusatsu Line Kōsei, get off at 'Shimoda'
- Date & Time
- 5/1(Thu)
- Note
- Every year on May 1
- Venue
- Hie Shrine
- Address
- 3259 Shimoda, Kōnan City, Shiga Prefecture
- Access
- About 15 minutes from Meishin Ryuō IC
- Access (Public)
- 20 minutes by bus from JR Kusatsu Line Kōsei, get off at 'Shimoda'
- Contact
- 0748-75-0775 （Hie Shrine）
