Momote-no-Shinji

Long-nosed goblins and lion dancers followed by shrine patrons and Shinto priests parade in the shrine. Then the Shinto priests shoot twelve arrows for the twelve months of the year. The arrows’ positions determine the prosperity prospects for each coming month.

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Category: Protection from evil・Parade
Location(s): Yakkami, Ketaka Cho, Tottori City Himeji Shrine
Date(s) of Matsuri: The fourth Sunday in April
Access: Five minutes bus ride from JR Hamamura Station to Himeji Kominkan Mae bus stop
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Note: Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the prefecture.