Inuko Hyotan

This year, the Inuko (Ingo) Hyotan Festival (Gion Festival) will be held. "Inuko Hyotan" refers to the talisman from Yasaka Shrine, a shrine within the grounds of Omiya Shrine, dedicated to the deity that was worshipped to quell the plague that was prevalent in Yamaga during the Edo period. During the period of Inuko Hyotan distribution, there will also be limited Goshuin (temple stamps) from Yasaka Shrine, bamboo talismans for health and the elimination of plagues, protective talismans, five-colored Hyotan talismans, and pet talismans available. *Note that there is a limited number of preparations each day.

Date & Time

6/10(Tue) 08:00～17:006/11(Wed) 08:00～17:006/12(Thu) 08:00～17:006/13(Fri) 08:00～17:006/14(Sat) 08:00～17:006/15(Sun) 08:00～17:00

Note

On the 15th, until 8 PM

Venue

Omiya Shrine

Address

196 Yamaga, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture

parking

Use the parking lots in front of the torii gate and the temporary parking lot at Omiya Park. From the evening of the 15th, the temporary parking lot at Yamaga Small Ground will also be available. *Closed in case of rain.

Access

About 15 minutes from the "Ueki" IC on the Kyushu Expressway / About 15 minutes from the "Kikusuikan" IC on the Kyushu Expressway

Access (Public)

About 5 minutes on foot from Kyushu Sangyo Bus stops "Nakamura", "Silver Human Resources Center Entrance", "In front of Yamaga Post Office".

Contact

0968-44-1257 （Omiya Shrine）

URL

https://yamaga-tanbou.jp/events/24008/