Momiji Hachimangu, a sanctuary revered for its deities of safe childbirth and exorcism, historically played a pivotal role in conducting prayers during the critical years of the Fukuoka feudal lords. On Setsubun day, the shrine welcomes visitors for general rituals aimed at averting misfortune, with a nominal initial offering of ¥5,000. After these prayers, attendees are given a unique chance to ascend the stage and partake in the vibrant bean-throwing tradition. An additional charming feature of the event is the opportunity to encounter and snap memorable photos with the ‘demons’ meandering throughout the shrine’s precincts.
Fukuoka Setsubun Guide 2024 >> https://www.fukuoka-now.com/en/setsubun-guide/
• 2/3 (Sat.)
• Prayer for warding off bad luck: 10:00~16:30 (every 30 minutes, registration: 10 minutes before each session)
• Mamemaki (bean throwing): 11:00~, 12:00~, 15:00~, 16:00~
• Momiji Hachimangu Shrine
• 1-26-55 Takatori, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
• https://momijihachimangu.or.jp/202401111944/
