Festival and Event Schedule | Events | Miyajima Tourist Association
January 2026
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| 1 (THU) |
Goshin-i kenjo-shiki New clothes are dedicated to deities in the ceremony.
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Saitan-sai Celebrate the new year. A bugaku performance takes place after the ceremony.
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| 2 (FRI) |
Futsuka-sai Two bugaku performances are dedicated to deities in the ceremony.
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Omatsu-bayashi It is said that this tradition has its roots in New Year’s celebratory performances prayed for world peace, bountiful harvests, and good health and long life. The traditional music and performance are dedicated to the deities in the ceremony.
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| 3 (SAT) |
Genshi-sai Five bugaku performances are dedicated to deities in the ceremony.
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| 5 (MON) |
Chikyu-sai Five bugaku performances are dedicated to deities in the ceremony.
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| 20 (TUE) |
Momote-sai This event combines the “Yumi hajime” ritual of Itsukushima Shrine with the “Hyakute” (target shooting ceremony) of Ohmoto Shrine, in volving a ritual during the ceremony in which arrows are shot at a target.
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February 2026
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| 3 (TUE) |
Star Festival: Secret ritual and grand Goma fire ritual service Praying for a favorable alignment of the stars after the Spring Equinox.
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| Setsubun Festival Following the Great Prajnaparamita Sutra Recitation Service for warding off misfortune and bringing good fortune, bean and rice cake tosses take place, bestowing abundant blessings upon everyone.
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| 8 (SUN) |
Thirteen-Year-Olds' Bean-Throwing Ceremony A bean throwing ritual for 13 year olds (those whose year animal is horse).
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| 23 (MON) |
Tencho-sai Five bugaku performances are dedicated to deities in the ceremony.
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March 2026
| Date | Event |
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| 8 (SUN) |
Memorial Service for Kitchen Knives Give thanks to the kitchen knife and pay our respects to the precious spirits of the food prepared by it.
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| 14 (SAT) |
Miyajima Hina Doll Festival Display of antique hina dolls inherited by the families living in Miyajima.
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| 20 (FRI) |
Kiyomori Shrine Ceremony A bugaku performance is offered in Itsukushima Shrine after the ceremony.
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| 22 (SUN) |
Kiyomori Festival Commemorate the legacy of Lord Taira no Kiyomori, who laid the foundation for Miyajima’s prosperity, featuring a procession inspired by the “Taira Clan’s Pilgrimage to Itsukushima Shrine.”
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