Festivals / Events
Bushasai
【Bushasai】
January 7th
Purification ritual to pray for one year of health and safety
In this festival, which is said to have a history of more than 1,000 years, a priest hangs a large 1-meter-diameter target with the word "鬼" (oni) written in large letters on the approach to the shrine, and archers shoot through the target to drive out evil spirits and pray for good health and safety throughout the year.
After the ritual, a grand archery tournament will be held by nearby junior high and high school students and general attendees.
Location: near the worship hall, Yonakitabu (Shotensha) in the precincts
Time: 9:00 AM~
The oniyaraishiki, where arrows are shot towards the direction of Kimon (unlucky quarter)
It is a festival in which people shoot arrows in the direction of Kimon, and Toshiotoko (a man [woman] who was born in a year with the same sign of the Chinese zodiac as the current year ) scatter beans to receive good fortune during the Setsubunsai and pray for health and safety for the year ahead. At the Setsubunsai, Fukugashi (kind of sweets) are distributed. One of the prizes awarded is the Fukumame (bean), which comes with a lottery ticket for the Great Lottery Competition, and those who successfully win the lottery will receive luxurious prizes, so please participate.
Location: The worship hall, etc. / Time: 0:00 AM
Oniyaraishiki: Around 11:30 AM / Bean-throwing: From noon
Setsubunsai
【Setsubunsai】
February 3rd
Hoshizume no matsuri
【Chinkasai】
July 19th
Kodensai, Praying for fire prevention and disaster preparedness throughout the year.
This is a Kodensai (ancient traditional festival) praying for fire prevention and disaster preparedness 1,000 the year. We offer ancient fire extinguishing tools such as Hyotan,
kawana (river vegetables), and akatsuchi (red clay) in front of the shrine. Those who attend the Chinkasai, make an offering, and pay the first fee will receive “Chinkasai Mamori" and “Syobu Musubi”, which are limited edition gifts for the Summer Festival. In addition, after the festival, the Mononobe Jinja Summer Festival will be held, and Iwami Kagura will be dedicated.
Location: The worship hall, etc. / Time: 6:00 PM~
Reitaisai
【Reitaisai】
October 19th
This is the most important festival of the Mononobe Jinja. We pray for the prosperity of the Imperial Family and the safety of the people of Japan and the Ujiko (shrine parishioners) worshippers. On the same day, there is also a "Jinkousaishiki" in which Shinto priests, Miko(shrine maidens), Ujiko deputies, and gojimba (sacred horses) dressed in costumes parade through the town carrying dignified objects. We look forward to your participation.
Location: The worship hall / Time: 10:00 AM~
Mitamashizume no matsuri
【Chinkonsai】
November 24th
The Chinkonsai is a festival that is considered the origin of Mononobe Jinja. It is the oldest and most mystical festival of the Mononobe clan, said to have originated when the deity Gozaijin, Umashimajino mikotosama prayed for the Emperor's repose and long life during Emperor Jinmu's enthronement.
Location: The worship hall / Time: 8:00 PM ~
Prayers
◆Reception Location: Shrine Office inside the worship hall ◆Reception Hours: From 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM *Except for special occasions like New Year's
◆Prayer Fee: Starting from ￥5,000 per prayer / Special prayers (e.g., purification ritual): Starting from ￥10,000 per prayer
◆Recovery from illness, Hatsumiyamoude, Warding off bad luck, Traffic safety, Safe childbirth, Business prosperity, Family safety, Fulfillment of wishes, Gratitude to the god's grace, Requiem for souls, Prayers for victory and good luck, and others. If you wish to pray, please make a reservation before visiting.
Shinto wedding ceremony
At Mononobe Jinja, we hold Shinto wedding ceremonies in a traditional shrine with a 1,500-year history and a traditional atmosphere. We host many Shinto weddings throughout the year in a solemn atmosphere.
Iwaminokuni Ichinomiya Mononobe Jinja, has been revered as a deity of both culture and martial arts, a deity of repose, and a deity of victory.
We offer amulets such as household safety amulets, prayed for and enshrined in the kamidana, as well as charms that individuals wear to pray for traffic safety, academic success, good fortune, and warding off bad luck.
Shoun Mamori
The "Otsuitachimairi" is a custom of visiting a shrine on the first day of the month to express gratitude for having passed the month safely and to pray for the coming month. After purifying at the monthly festival early in the morning on the first day of every month, special "Shoun Mamori" are given exclusively to visitors who participate in the "Otsuitachimairi" that day.
