◆What is "Mokko Race"?
It is a race in which participants run up the approach to Itsukushima Shrine from the bottom of the slope to the front of the shrine while carrying the mokko, a symbol of the fishing industry, and compete to see who can offer kelp to the gods first. It is a dedication event that wishes for the prosperity of the fishing industry and the prosperity of the region.

◆Venue
Itsukushima Shrine Precincts (Address: 1-3-18 Yonemachi, Kushiro-shi)
*Parking is limited. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please come to the venue after riding.

◆Date and time
2023 (Reiwa 5)October 9 (Mon) 13:00~15:00
* Canceled in case of rain

◆Participant reception time
12:00~12:30 on the day
* If you do not accept the application in time, you may be disqualified.
* Please apply in advance from the Google form.

◆ Time Schedule
☆ 12:00 Mokko race participants gather & reception starts
☆ 12:35 We will exorcise the participants of the Mokko race
☆ 12:50 Explanation of the rules to Mokko race participants
☆13:00 Mokko race starts (for each division)
☆ 14:30 General male division, guess the winner game (all visitors in the shrine precincts can participate)
☆ 14:45 General men's division final start
☆ 14:50 Announcement of the results of the game to guess the winner
☆14:55 Mokko Race Awards Ceremony
☆15:00 End

* The time may change depending on the progress of the day and the number of participants.

※11:00~15:00 Children's festival & kitchen car & market will be held at the same time in the shrine precincts!
　Details are described later ↓

◆Mokko race participation fee
Free

◆Number of applicants
(1) Elementary and junior high school girls (5th to 3rd grade) 16 students　
(2) Elementary junior high school boys (5th to 3rd grade) 16 people
(3) General female division (high school students and above): 16 people
(4) General male division (high school students and above): 32 people
※There is a handicap depending on age.
* There is no upper age limit for participation in the general division.

◆Participation Prize
We offer wonderful participation prizes according to age. Adults will receive a gift of "Sacred Sake".

◆ Winner Privilege
The winner of each category is given the title of "Lucky Man of the Sea" and has the right to have the priest read out his name and pray for good luck at the monthly festival on the first day of every month. As supplementary prizes, the winner of the elementary and junior high school student division will receive a gift certificate worth 5,000 yen, and the winner of the general women's and general male divisions will receive a gift certificate worth 10,000 yen, as well as a lucky arrow.

◆Visitor benefits
・ Everyone who supports us at the venue can participate in the "Guess the Winner Game".
・ From those who guessed the winner, "10,000 yen gift certificate" and "5 people × 5 kg of rice" will be won by lottery. Please come to the venue.

◆ About participation application
・First deadline: Wednesday, October 3 2023 (Reiwa 5)
・ If the capacity is reached, it will be a "waiting list". Please note.
・ Those who have applied will be notified by e-mail with the details of the day by "October 6 2023 (Reiwa 5)".
That's all. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Best regards.