A summer festival where 2 mikoshi tour the village and shrine grounds before racing back at the end
Ashikuraji Oyama Shrine Mikoshi Procession
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- July 25 and the 26th / Annually (usually July 25 and the 26th)
- Location
- Ashikuraji village and Ashikuraji Oyama Shrine
- Area
- Toyama Prefecture・Tateyama Town(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The annual grand festival of Ashikuraji Oyama Shrine, passed down in Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town. The 2 process through the village and , and the Tateyama Dance is performed.
About Ashikuraji Oyama Shrine Mikoshi Procession
This mikoshi festival is held in Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town, as the annual grand festival of Ashikuraji Oyama Shrine.
The festival is said to be a rite to comfort the spirits of those who opened Mount Tateyama. It features 2 mikoshi said to have been donated by the Maeda family, lords of the Kaga Domain, during the Keicho era.
Set in the village and the shrine grounds, the festival keeps local faith and traditions alive.
Source: 立山歳時記 芦峅雄山神社神輿練り／立山町
Festival highlights
A highlight is seeing the 2 mikoshi, Omiya and Wakamiya, process while each carries out its own role.
On the 25th, they proceed along Ashikuraji village’s main street, and the “Tateyama Dance” is performed at the stone stage in the shrine grounds.
On the 26th, the 2 mikoshi meet at a fork in the shrine approach, and the festival concludes with them racing back to their respective shrines.
A summer festival where 2 mikoshi tour the village and shrine grounds before racing back at the end
What to expect
The festival spans 2 days and centers on shrine rituals and mikoshi processions.
On the 25th, after a shrine ritual at the Kigan-den Prayer Hall, the mikoshi process through the village, and the “Tateyama Dance” is performed at the stone stage in the shrine grounds.
On the 26th, the mikoshi process through the shrine grounds. After greeting one another, taking part in a ritual in front of the gate, and exchanging farewell greetings, they return to their respective shrines.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Ashikuraji village and Ashikuraji Oyama Shrine.
The shrine’s address is 2 Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town, Nakaniikawa District, Toyama Prefecture.
- Train and bus
Take the Toyama Chihō Railway from Toyama Station for about 45 minutes, get off at Chigaki Station, then take a town bus for 5 minutes.
- By car
About 40 minutes by car from Tateyama IC.
Source: 雄山神社 芦峅中宮祈願殿 | スポット・体験 | 【公式】富山県の観光/旅行サイト「とやま観光ナビ」
Address 2 Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town, Nakaniikawa District, Toyama Prefecture
Dates and season
- Season
July 25 and the 26th
- Frequency
Annually (usually July 25 and the 26th)
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Tips for your visit
The mikoshi process along Ashikuraji village’s main street and through the grounds of Oyama Shrine, so you will need to choose where to watch according to the events’ progress.
Shrine rituals and the “Tateyama Dance” take place in the grounds, so please observe quietly and respectfully, as befits a shrine festival.
Visitors are advised to obtain permission from the owner or manager before viewing cultural properties and to avoid damaging the surrounding environment.
Source: 立山の文化財／立山町
Nearby attractions
Ashikuraji, where the venue is located, is home to the Tateyama Museum, where you can learn about the history of Tateyama worship.
Ashikuraji Oyama Shrine is located in an area associated with Tateyama worship, and its grounds are lined with cedar trees about 500 years old.
You can also visit the Tateyama Museum next to the shrine to explore the local religious culture behind the festival.
富山県立山博物館
富山県立山町にある博物館
立山カルデラ砂防博物館
富山県立山町にある博物館
雄山神社
富山県中新川郡立山町にある神社
Origins and History of Ashikuraji Oyama Shrine Mikoshi Procession
The 2 mikoshi used in the festival are said to have been donated by the Maeda family, lords of the Kaga Domain, during the Keicho era.
Ashikuraji developed alongside Tateyama worship and flourished during the Edo period as pilgrimages to Mount Tateyama became popular.
The Ashikuraji Oyama Shrine Mikoshi Procession is also designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property by Tateyama Town.
Official information
The Tateyama Town official website’s “Tateyama Saijiki: Ashikuraji Oyama Shrine Mikoshi Procession” introduces the festival’s overview, venue, usual dates, and the procession and offering schedule.
The cultural property designation can also be confirmed in Tateyama Town’s list of cultural properties.
Ashikuraji Oyama Shrine Mikoshi Procession at a Glance
The Ashikuraji Oyama Shrine Mikoshi Procession is an annual grand festival in Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town, where 2 mikoshi process through the village and shrine grounds.
Different scenes unfold each day along the village’s main street, at the stone stage, and at the fork in the approach to the shrine.
Passed down as a rite to comfort the spirits of those who opened Mount Tateyama, the procession’s highlight is the mikoshi racing back to their respective shrines.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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