Sumiyoshi Taisha Rice Planting Ritual
One of Japan's three major rice planting rituals
With the beginning of rice cultivation, the rice planting ritual to worship the god of rice paddy is held in various places across the country. Notably, at Sumiyoshi Taisha, the ceremony is conducted without abbreviation, preserving the same formalities as in ancient times, and is known for being splendid and grand, designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset. During the planting of rice, music is played, songs are sung, and dances and performances are staged to enhance the power of the grains that reside in the paddies and seedling transplants. It is solemnly conducted as a ritual to ensure a bountiful harvest, welcoming the autumn when the rice ears are fully ripe.
Sumiyoshi Taisha
About 10 minutes from the 'Tamade' exit on the Hanshin Expressway No. 15 Sakai Line / About 20 minutes from the 'Ohama' exit on the Hanshin Expressway No. 4 Bayshore Line
Approximately 3 minutes on foot from Sumiyoshi Taisha Station on the Nankai Main Line / Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Sumiyoshi-Higashi Station on the Nankai Koya Line / Right next to Sumiyoshi-Torii-Mae Station on the Hankai Line
- Date & Time
- 6/14(Sat)～ 13:00～
- Venue
- Sumiyoshi Taisha
- Address
- 2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
- Free
- The rice planting worship seats are paid
- parking
- 200 yen for 30 minutes for regular cars. Free for 2 hours for those receiving blessings.
- Access
- About 10 minutes from the 'Tamade' exit on the Hanshin Expressway No. 15 Sakai Line / About 20 minutes from the 'Ohama' exit on the Hanshin Expressway No. 4 Bayshore Line
- Access (Public)
- Approximately 3 minutes on foot from Sumiyoshi Taisha Station on the Nankai Main Line / Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Sumiyoshi-Higashi Station on the Nankai Koya Line / Right next to Sumiyoshi-Torii-Mae Station on the Hankai Line
- Contact
- 06-6672-0753 （Sumiyoshi Taisha）
