Children's Strong Rice Ceremony

Youngsters dressed as Yamabushi and Kyouriki (elementary and middle school students) appear at the sound of conch shells and drums. They boldly recite chants to adults called 'Shin-yaku' and insist on serving them a heaping bowl of rice. Afterwards, during 'Gohan Tabi ni Annai Mon', the officiant presents taro to two boys dressed as shrine parishioners in white robes three times each, feeding them. Then, in the 'Haru Koma-shiki', two shrine parishioners ride on stilts and run around inside the worship hall as a sacred ritual is performed. This unusual festival, designated as an intangible folk cultural asset of the city, prays for good health and safety.

Map & Location

Details about Children's Strong Rice Ceremony

Date & Time

11/25(Tue) 10:00～11:30

Note

Held on the same date every year for the sacred ritual

Venue

Namaoka Shrine

Address

186-2 Nanari, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture

parking

Temporary parking available. Please cooperate by following the instructions of the staff on site.

Access (Public)

From Nikko Station, take the Kanto Bus bound for Utsunomiya for 5 minutes, get off at 'Namaoka Jinja Mae', and walk for about 5 minutes.

Contact

0288-22-1525 （Nikko City Tourism Association）

URL

http://www.nikko-kankou.org/event/1043/