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This traditional event takes place on the eve of the beginning of autumn, and is held to ward off misfortune and pray for good health for the coming year. Worshippers throw paper dolls (hitogata) to ward off misfortune into the Mitarashi Pond, after which the men of the shrine's parishioners fiercely compete for the 50 igushi (skewered poles) that have been set up in the center. The igushi are said to have the power to ward off misfortune and bring good fortune, and because they are shaped like arrows, they are also called the "arrow-catching ritual."
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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18:30
This traditional event takes place on the eve of the beginning of autumn, and is held to ward off misfortune and pray for good health for the coming year. Worshippers throw paper dolls (hitogata) to ward off misfortune into the Mitarashi Pond, after which the men of the shrine's parishioners fiercely compete for the 50 igushi (skewered poles) that have been set up in the center. The igushi are said to have the power to ward off misfortune and bring good fortune, and because they are shaped like arrows, they are also called the "arrow-catching ritual."
This traditional event takes place on the eve of the beginning of autumn, and is held to ward off misfortune and pray for good health for the coming year. Worshippers throw paper dolls (hitogata) to ward off misfortune into the Mitarashi Pond, after which the men of the shrine's parishioners fiercely compete for the 50 igushi (skewered poles) that have been set up in the center. The igushi are said to have the power to ward off misfortune and bring good fortune, and because they are shaped like arrows, they are also called the "arrow-catching ritual."
This traditional event takes place on the eve of the beginning of autumn, and is held to ward off misfortune and pray for good health for the coming year. Worshippers throw paper dolls (hitogata) to ward off misfortune into the Mitarashi Pond, after which the men of the shrine's parishioners fiercely compete for the 50 igushi (skewered poles) that have been set up in the center. The igushi are said to have the power to ward off misfortune and bring good fortune, and because they are shaped like arrows, they are also called the "arrow-catching ritual."
This traditional event takes place on the eve of the beginning of autumn, and is held to ward off misfortune and pray for good health for the coming year. Worshippers throw paper dolls (hitogata) to ward off misfortune into the Mitarashi Pond, after which the men of the shrine's parishioners fiercely compete for the 50 igushi (skewered poles) that have been set up in the center. The igushi are said to have the power to ward off misfortune and bring good fortune, and because they are shaped like arrows, they are also called the "arrow-catching ritual."
Inoue Shrine (Mitarai Shrine)
It is called Inoue Shrine because it is enshrined on top of a well (also known as Mitarai Shrine).
In the Mitarai pond in front of the shrine, the Saio-dai purification ritual (misogi ceremony) is performed during the Kamo Festival (Aoi Festival), and the "foot-soaking ritual" (Mitarai Festival: annual festival) is held on the day of the Ox during the Doyo period.
It is said that Mitarashi dango are shaped like the bubbles bubbling up from the bottom of Mitarai Pond.