Yakumo Matsuri (Otenno-sama)
An annual festival held in June at Kainan Shrine in Misaki, Miura, Kanagawa. Originating from cholera outbreaks during the Edo period, when parishioners scattered salt to purify the town and pray for epidemic eradication. Parishioners parade through town scattering salt while the powerful mikoshi procession takes place. A spirited festival true to Misaki's fishing town character, with kiyari songs and calls of 'sashiage' echoing through the port town. Children's mikoshi are also dedicated, making it an important event passing traditional culture to the next generation.
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The powerful mikoshi procession accompanied by kiyari songs and 'sashiage' calls is the main attraction. The spirited festival in Misaki's fishing town atmosphere is full of energy. The children's mikoshi dedication is also heartwarming.
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Originated during the Edo period when cholera spread, and parishioners scattered purifying salt through the town praying for 'epidemic eradication.' Since then, held annually in June as a festival for warding off epidemics.
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An epidemic eradication festival originating from Edo-period cholera outbreaks. Kainan Shrine was founded in 982 (Tengen 5) as the chief shrine of Miura. Yakumo Matsuri is held annually in June, separate from the July Summer Grand Festival (lion dance and mikoshi procession).
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15-minute bus ride from Keikyu Misakiguchi Station to 'Misaki-ko,' then 3-minute walk. Kainan Shrine (4-12-11 Misaki, Miura).
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As a local festival, there are no extreme crowds, but it gets lively during the mikoshi procession hours.
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The Misaki Port area offers tuna cuisine, so combining the festival with a gourmet stroll is recommended.
Visitor Report
Kainan Shrine's Yakumo Matsuri is beloved locally as a festival where you can fully experience the fishing port town atmosphere of Miura/Misaki. Visitors say 'the spirited mikoshi carrying typical of a fishing town was impressive' and 'the kiyari songs echoing through the port town create an amazing atmosphere.' The children's mikoshi dedication is also praised as 'feeling the bonds of the community.' The ability to enjoy Misaki Port's tuna cuisine alongside the festival is also attractive, with eating tuna bowls after festival viewing becoming a standard course.
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