Mandou Mitama Festival [Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine]

Since ancient times, Japan has had a custom of lighting a fire to comfort the souls of the dead.

At Hiroshima Gokoku-jinja Shrine, in order to honor the virtues of the enshrined deity enshrined as the guardian deity of peace and offer sincerity of gratitude, the “Mandou Mitama Festival” will be held with around 2000 lanterns dedicated by citizens of the prefecture raised in the precincts.



5/24 (Friday)

18:00 ～ Mandou Mitama Festival

※There are no dedication events



5/25 (Sat)

18:00 ～ Mandou Mitama Festival

19:00 - Enmusubi Miko Dance

Yosakoi dance Jin Kanawa



5/26 (Sun)

10:00 - Kid's Sumo tournament

17:00 - Kagura Co-Performance Tournament “Kurotsuka” Ikadazu Kagura Troupe

18:00 ～ Mandou Mitama Festival

19:00 - Kagura Co-Performance Tournament

“Taki Yashahime” Hiromori Kagura Troupe

“Jinrin” Ikadazu Kagura Troupe



※ A fun lottery will be held from 9:00 a.m. during the period.

※ There will be a place where you can enjoy eating and drinking during the event on the 25th and 26th. (planned)