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Yamaguchi Tenjin Festival

Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · Furukuma Shrine, Yamaguchi · Yamaguchi

Dates

  • Mon, Nov 23, 2026

About this event

Summary
A 600-year-old historical festival in Yamaguchi celebrating the Edo period.

Highlights
• Reenactment of the Sankin-kotai system
• Divine procession with deities on horseback
• Over 600 years of history since the Muromachi period
• Late autumn celebration in Yamaguchi

Details
This festival, established in the Muromachi period, offers a glimpse into the Edo period atmosphere. It features a 'birita gyorei' procession recreating the Sankin-kotai practice where feudal lords spent time in the capital, and a 'shin-gyok gyorei' (or 'oshichiya') sacred procession with deities riding horses. The event colors the late autumn season in Yamaguchi with its rich historical traditions.

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