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Festival and Event Schedule

October 2026

Date Event
23
(FRI)		 San-noh Shrine Festival
The bugaku performance is d edicated during the ceremony.
Time
: 10:00AM-11:00AM
Place
: San-noh Shrine
Contact
: Itsukushima Shrine (0829-44-2020)


November 2026

Date Event
3
(TUE)		 Itsukushima Great Buddha: Fudoh-myo-oh Goma Fire Ritual
The fire-walking ceremony will take place after the goma prayer is dedicated.
Time
: 1:30PM-3:30PM
Place
: Daiganji Temple
Contact
: Daiganji Temple (0829-40-2070)
15
(SUN)		 Fire Walking Ceremony
Walk on the embers after the goma fire ritual for good health and long life.
Time
: 11:00AM-
Place
: Daishoin Temple
Contact
: Daishoin Temple (0829-44-0111)
20
(FRI)		 Ara-ebisu Shrine Festival
Time
: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Place
: Ara-ebisu Shrine
Contact
: Itsukushima Shrine (0829-44-2020)
20
(FRI)		 Nagahama Shrine Festival
Time
: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Place
: Nagahama Shrine
Contact
: Itsukushima Shrine (0829-44-2020)


December 2026

Date Event
31
(FRI)		 Chinka-sai
A ritual to ward off fire. Approximately 1,000 torches in various sizes are brought from all over the island.
Time
: 6:00PM-6:30PM
Place
: Mikasa-hama beach
Contact
: Itsukushima Shrine (0829-44-2020)