Matsuri Festivals
Kameyama Shrine Autumn Festival
Oct 10 – Oct 11 · Kameyama Shrine, Kure · Hiroshima
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Dates
- Oct 10 – Oct 11, 2026
About this event
SummaryAn autumn festival in Kure City expressing gratitude for the gods and a bountiful harvest, known as 'Hito Matsuri' (People's Festival).
Highlights
• Procession of 'yabu' (rice bales) and a palanquin carrying a goddess through Kure shopping and residential areas to Kameyama Shrine.
• Traditional contests involving struggles between the 'yabu' and rice bales.
• Musical performances featuring flutes and drums.
• Lion dance performances.
• Two days of street stalls in central Kure City.
Details
The festival is held to honor the deity's presence and thank them for the harvest. On the main day, participants including music groups and a portable shrine carrying rice bales parade through the streets. The procession culminates in a dedication ceremony at Kameyama Shrine. During the event, there are tussles between the 'yabu' and the rice bales, as well as between the bales themselves, accompanied by flutes, drums, and lion dance performances. The atmosphere is bustling with parishioners and local residents gathering in the shrine grounds. Over two days, numerous stalls line the central area of Kure City, enhancing the festive mood.
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