{"id":175741,"date":"2026-01-27T09:55:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T00:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&p=175741&lang=en"},"modified":"2026-02-12T18:14:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:14:32","slug":"setsubun-at-sumiyoshi-shrine-26","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/setsubun-at-sumiyoshi-shrine-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Setsubun at Sumiyoshi Shrine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sumiyoshi Shrine in Hakata is considered the oldest of all Sumiyoshi shrines in Japan. Designated an Important Cultural Property, its main hall reflects the ancient Sumiyoshi-zukuri architectural style. The grounds also include a Noh stage recognized as a tangible cultural asset by Fukuoka City.
\nOn Setsubun, the shrine holds the Tsuina ceremony, a traditional ritual to drive away evil. Using symbolic \u201cpeach bows\u201d and \u201creed arrows,\u201d shrine priests perform the rite to banish misfortune. This is followed by a bean-throwing ceremony in the Kagura-den, all within a setting rich in historic atmosphere.<\/p>\n

\"Sumiyoshi<\/p>\n

\u2022 Setsubun events: Feb. 3, 2026 (Tue)
\n\u2022 Mamemaki (bean throwing): 11:00~16:00 (every hour)
\n\u2022 How to participate in the bean-throwing event: Free entry
\n\u2022 Otafuku gate: None
\n\u2022 Location: 3-1-51 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 Official website: https:\/\/www.nihondaiichisumiyoshigu.jp\/<\/a>
\n\u2022 Related article: Discover Unique Shrine Charms and Stamps<\/a><\/p>\n

Kyushu Live \u2013 Setsubun at Sumiyoshi Shrine 2023 (Feb. 2, 2023)<\/span><\/p>\n