The esteemed Iimori Shrine, founded in 1786 and recognized as a cultural treasure by both the prefectural and city authorities, is renowned for its historical main hall and stone guardian dogs. Celebrating Setsubun, the shrine hosts vibrant bean-throwing ceremonies at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. In a unique tradition, visitors can acquire fortune beans in a decorative box for ¥800. These special beans, interspersed with colored ones, can be exchanged for auspicious items. A highlight of the festivities includes a lighthearted ritual where participants, tapped on the backside with a bamboo ‘soul stick’ by a demon from the mountains, are blessed with a promise of health and well-being for the entire year.
Fukuoka Setsubun Guide 2024 >> https://www.fukuoka-now.com/en/setsubun-guide/
• 2/3 (Sat.)
• Mamemaki (bean throwing): 11:00~, 19:00~
• Iimori Shrine
• 609 Iimori, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka
• http://www.iimorijinja.jp/2setubun.files/h040203setu.htm
