The Mihashira Shrine’s Autumn Festival, known as “Onigie,” derives its name from the word “Onigiwai,” meaning “great excitement.” The festival honors three deities: Tachibana Muneshige, the first lord of the Yanagawa domain, his wife Ginchiyo, and his father-in-law Bekki Akitsura. Approximately 100 street vendors set up within the shrine’s grounds, filling the town with a festive atmosphere. The climax of the event is the “Divine Procession,” taking place in the afternoon of the 8th. Performers leaning out from festival floats showcase a unique dance called “Dorotsukudon.” This dance is accompanied by lively drum and gong rhythms that energize the dancers and elevate the spirit of the festival.
• 10/7 (Sat.) ~ 10/9 (Mon., hol.)
• 9:00~22:00
• Mihashira Shrine
• 323-1 Mitsuhashi-machi Takahatake, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka
• http://www13.plala.or.jp/mihashirajinja/omatsuri.html
• https://www.instagram.com/mihashirajinja_official/
