A designated Fukuoka Prefecture Intangible Cultural Treasure, this fascinating festival sees a daiguuji (priest) drink a large cup of sake, don white robes and complete a ritual while twelve children enthusiastically throw mud at him. The more mud that sticks, the better the next year’s harvest is said to be.
• 3/23 (Sun.) 12:00~
• Aso Shrine
• Free
• 0946-62-0730
• 396 Hakihosaka, Asakura City
• http://www.city.asakura.lg.jp/www/contents/1297663906172/
