Enchanting Shrine Festival in Machida

Basic Information

Here’s an overview of the 2024 Minami-Ooya Tenjinja Machida Festival.

• Address: 451 Minami-Ooya, Machida-shi, Tokyo
• Phone Number: 042-725-3991
• Access: Take the Odakyu Line to Tamagawa Gakuenmae Station, then transfer to the bus bound for Minami-Ooya Danchi and get off at the Jinja-mae bus stop. Alternatively, take the JR Yokohama Line to Machida Station, then transfer to the bus bound for Minami-Ooya Danchi and get off at the Jinja-mae bus stop.
• Festival Days: September 25th (Wednesday), 2024

Main Events and Attractions of the Festival

The Minami-Ooya Tenjinja Festival is a vibrant and lively event that attracts many visitors each year. Here are some of the main events and attractions of the festival:

Mikoshi Procession

One of the highlights of the festival is the mikoshi procession. A mikoshi is a portable shrine that is carried through the streets by a group of people. The mikoshi of Minami-Ooya Tenjinja is particularly large and impressive, and it is carried by a team of over 100 people. The procession is a lively and colorful event, and it is a great opportunity to experience Japanese culture and tradition.

Kagura Performance

Kagura is a traditional Japanese dance that is often performed at festivals and other special events. At the Minami-Ooya Tenjinja Festival, kagura is performed by a group of young women who are dressed in colorful costumes. The dance is graceful and elegant, and it is a beautiful sight to behold.

Food Stalls

No Japanese festival is complete without food stalls! At the Minami-Ooya Tenjinja Festival, there will be a variety of food stalls selling everything from traditional Japanese dishes to more modern fare. You can also find a variety of souvenirs and crafts at the festival.

Fireworks Display

The festival concludes with a spectacular fireworks display. The fireworks are launched from a nearby park, and they light up the night sky with their brilliant colors. The fireworks display is a fitting end to a wonderful festival.

Blessings and Deities

Minami-Ooya Tenkanomitama no Mikoto, and Ooyamagui no Mikoto.

• Sugawara no Tenjin, and he is revered as the god of scholarship and learning.
• Ukanomitama no Mikoto is the goddess of food and agriculture. She is also known as Inari, and she is often worshipped by farmers and businesspeople.
• Ooyamagui no Mikoto is the god of mountains and forests. He is also known as Daimon, and he is worshipped by people who live in mountainous areas.