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Autumn Grand Festival: Knife Offering Ceremony

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · Taka-jinja Shrine, Minamiboso · Chiba

Dates

  • Sat, Oct 17, 2026

About this event

Summary
Experience the solemn Heian period court rituals at Takae Shrine, the only shrine in Japan dedicated to the god of cooking.

Highlights
• Solemn 'Houtou-shiki Honno' ceremony preserving ancient traditions
• Participants wear traditional eboshi hats and susoshi divided skirts
• Prepare carp dishes using knives and cutting boards without touching food with hands
• Unique ritual involving the use of cooking chopsticks and hoods

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Event details come from organizers' websites and web searches. They are not guaranteed to be accurate. Check the official website before you go. Times are Japan time (JST).