Hinata Mushiokuri
Join us for the Mushiokuri!
Mushiokuri, a traditional ritual dating back to the Edo period, prays for a bountiful harvest, the driving away of crop pests, and protection from disease.
Torchlight reflects on the rice paddies’ water, creating an eerie, otherworldly scene.
Date and time: Saturday, July 20, 2024, 5:00 PM–
Meeting point: Hinata Yakushi
From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, Kanachu Bus platform 3
Take the “Hinata Yakushi” bus for about 20 minutes and get off at the Hinata Yakushi terminal; walk 15 minutes along the approach to the temple.
Participation fee: Free. If you carry a torch, an additional fee of 500 yen applies (junior high school students and older).
Contact: Hinata Mushiokuri Preservation Society Office 0463-95-0234 (Yamaguchi)
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