Festival and Event Schedule


January 2010
Day Contents of Event
1
(Fri)
Shin-i Kenjo-shiki Ceremony (offering new clothes to deities)Saitan-sai Festival
Ceremony starts at noon. Bugaku performance starts at 5:30 a.m. (Repertoire: Enbu)
Place
: Itsukushima Shrine
Information
: Itsukushima Shrine (0829-44-2020)
2
(Sat)
Futsukasai
Ceremony starts at 9:00 a.m.
Bugaku performance starts at 1:00 p.m. (Repertoire: Manzairaku, Engiraku)
Omatsubayashi Noh Performance starts at 11:00 a.m.
Place
: Itsukushima Shrine
Information
: Itsukushima Shrine (0829-44-2020)
3
(Sun)
Genshisai
Ceremony starts at 9:00 a.m.
Bugaku performance starts at 1:00 p.m.
(Repertoire: Taiheiraku, Komahoko, Kotokuraku, Ryohoh, Nasori, Chohkeishi)
Place
: Itsukushima Shrine
Information
: Itsukushima Shrine (0829-44-2020)
5
(Tue)
Chikyusai
Ceremony and Bugaku performance start at 5:30 a.m.
(Repertoire: Enbu, Kansyuh, Ringa, Batoh, Kenjyohraku, Chohkeishi)
Batoh, performed only once a year on this day, is also known by the name "Sunrise Dance."
Place
: Itsukushima Shrine
Information
: Itsukushima Shrine (0829-44-2020)
20
(Wed)
Momotesai
Shinto ceremony for the first use of bow and arrow of the year.
Place
: Itsukushima Shrine
Information
: Itsukushima Shrine (0829-44-2020)


February 2010
Day Contents of Event
3
(Wed)
Setsubun Festival
Throwing beans for good luck festival.
Place
: Daishoin Temple
Information
: Daishoin Temple (0829-44-0111 )
13
(Sat)
14
(Sun)
The 26th Miyajima Oyster Festival
Oysters,Miyajima's specialty, are served at low prices.
Place
: Open area in front of Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Information
: Miyajima Tourist Association (0829-44-2011)


March 2010
Day Contents of Event
8
(Mon)
Memorial Service for Kitchen Knives
Place
: Daishoin Temple
Information
: Daishoin Temple (0829-44-0111 )
20
(Sat)
Kiyomori Shrine Festival
Festival for illustrious memory of Taira no Kiyomori.
Place
: Kiyomori Shrine
Information
: Itsukushima Shrine (0829-44-2020)
25
(Thu)

4⁄3
(Sat)
Miyajima Hina Doll Presentation
Display of hina dolls, passed down from antiquity by the old families of Miyajima.
Place
: Miyajima-cho Miyajima Society of Commerce and Industry
Information
: Miyajima-cho Miyajima Society of Commerce and Industry (0829-44-2828)