Festival and Event Schedule


July 2010
Day Contents of Event
7
(Wed)
Seven Gods of Fortune Festival
Place
: Daishoin Temple
Information
: Daishoin Temple (0829-44-0111)
16
(Fri)
Ichidate Festival
Ceremony and Bugaku performance.
(Repertoire: Enbu, Manzairaku, Engiraku, Ryohoh, Nasori, Chohkeishi)
Place
: Itsukushima Shrine
Information
: Itsukushima Shrine (0829-44-2020)
28
(Wed)
Itsukushima Shrine Kangen Festival
One of Japan's three major boat rituals.
Place
: Itsukushima Shrine
Information
: Itsukushima Shrine (0829-44-2020)
Attend the Kangen Festival in a Heian atmosphere
Observe the festival from the water.
Place
: Offshore from Miyajima
Information
: Miyajima Tourist Association (0829-44-2011)
Kangen Festival Lantern Parade
Help greet the arriving deities' boats with lanterns.
Place
: Nagahama Shrine to Itsukushima Shrine
Information
: Miyajima Tourist Association (0829-44-2011)


August 2010
Day Contents of Event
10
(Tue)
48,000-day Kannon Festival
A single visit to the temple on this day is equivalent to 48,000 days of visits.
Place
: Daishoin Temple
Information
: Daishoin Temple (0829-44-0111)
14
(Sat)
Miyajima FLoating Fireworks Festival
Spectacular sights and sounds of Japan's best floating fireworks display.
Place
: Offshore from the Otorii Gate
Information
: Miyajima Tourist Association (0829-44-2011)
17
(Tue)
18
(Wed)
Miyajima's Evening Dance
Graceful traditional dances of Miyajima.
Place
: Mikasanohama
Information
: Miyajima Board of Education (0829-44-2086)
24
(Tue)
Kinseki Jizohson Festival
Kinseki jizoh is famous for helping couples have children.
Place
: Tokujuji Temple
Information
: Tokujuji Temple (0829-44-2061)


September 2010
Day Contents of Event
8
(Wed)
Tanomosan
A rare night ritual featuring small boats filled with dolls and fruit that are set adrift from Itsukushima Shrine to sail toward the Otorii Gate.
Place
: Shinomiya Shrine (Momijidani Park)
Information
: Miyajima Tourist Association (0829-44-2011)
10
(Fri)

12
(Sun)
Mantoue
Candle Light Festival for World Peace
Place
: Daishoin Temple
Information
: Daishoin Temple (0829-44-0111)
24
(Fri)
Service for Miscarried Babies
Place
: Daishoin Temple
Information
: Daishoin Temple (0829-44-0111)
26
(Sun)
Boat Excursion around Miyajima Island
※Japanese guide only
Place
: From Miyajima Ferry Termial
Information
: Miyajima Tourist Association (0829-44-2011)