Sakurayama Shrine Naked Festival

(桜山神社 裸参り)

Date

2020.01.26

Description

This traditional ritual has been around since the fuedal government period. It is held on the first fullmoon. Men wrapped in clean white cloth and sacred rope and straw sandals perform the rituals necessary for warding of disease and disaster for a year, as well as welcoming in a good harvest.

Location

Morioka City
Iwate

Access Map (アクセスと地図)