Three days in Fukuri, Tsuyama, discovering beliefs in safe childbirth and protection from mamushi bites
Fukurikō Shrine Grand Festival
The 2026 edition of Fukurikō Shrine Grand Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/01/31 〜 2026/02/02Ended
- Season / frequency
- For 3 days starting on the last Saturday of January each year / Every year
- Location
- Fukurikō Shrine
- Area
- Okayama Prefecture・Tsuyama City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h 10 min–3 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
A grand festival connected with beliefs in safe childbirth and protection from mamushi bites is held at Fukurikō Shrine in Fukuri, Tsuyama. Stalls selling food, agricultural supplies, and other goods line the approach, making this a festival where you can visit the shrine and experience local life.
About Fukurikō Shrine Grand Festival
The Fukurikō Shrine Grand Festival is held at Fukurikō Shrine in Fukuri, Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture, and is connected with beliefs in safe childbirth and protection from mamushi bites.
During the festival, stalls selling agricultural supplies and other goods line the approach to the shrine, reflecting the event’s close ties to local life.
The belief that visiting the grand festival protects the entire family from mamushi bites for 1 year is also passed down.
Festival highlights
One highlight is the rows of street vendors and stalls lining the approach to Fukurikō Shrine.
Along with food, the stalls offer goods connected with rural life, including farming equipment and agricultural supplies.
Enjoy a festival scene unique to Fukuri, where visiting a shrine known for safe childbirth and protection from mamushi bites comes together with local commerce.
Source: 福力荒神社大祭 - Wikipedia
Three days in Fukuri, Tsuyama, discovering beliefs in safe childbirth and protection from mamushi bites
What to expect
The festival centers on visiting Fukurikō Shrine and paying respects at the main sanctuary.
Stalls selling food and agricultural supplies line the approach, so you can browse them as you walk along the route to the shrine.
It is believed that visiting the shrine during all 3 days of the grand festival helps protect the entire family from mamushi bites, making this a faith-centered event.
How to take part
You can visit by browsing the stalls along the approach and paying your respects at Fukuryoku Kōjinja.
No requirements for participating as a festival worker or special participation program for general visitors have been confirmed.
If you’re visiting to pay your respects, you can come on any convenient day during the festival period.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Fukuryoku Kōjinja (130 Fukuryoku, Tsuyama, Okayama)
- Train and bus
Just a short walk from Mimasaka-Ozaki Station on the JR Kishin Line, or right near the station.
- By car
About 10 minutes from Tsuyama IC on the Chugoku Expressway.
- Parking
Information is available for 10 or 20 standard cars.
During the grand festival, a paid temporary parking area with space for 300 cars will be provided.
Source: 福力荒神社｜岡山県の神社を探す｜岡山県神社庁
Address 130 Fukuri, Tsuyama, Okayama 708-0857, Japan
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 schedule for Fukurikō Shrine’s Lunar New Year Grand Festival was listed as January 31 (Saturday) through February 2 (Monday).
The festival is held for 3 days starting on the last Saturday of January each year; the schedule changed from the 3 days beginning on New Year’s Day of the lunar calendar in 2025.
The 2026 dates have passed.
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Tips for your visit
During the grand festival, food stalls line the approach, changing the atmosphere in the surrounding area from usual.
Information indicates that a paid temporary parking area will be available in addition to the regular parking spaces, so check the terms of use if you’re coming by car.
Hours and fees may change, so it’s a good idea to inquire before setting out.
Nearby attractions
津山まなびの鉄道館
岡山県津山市にある鉄道に関する博物館
津山城
岡山県津山市の城
衆楽園
岡山県津山市にある日本庭園
Origins and History of Fukurikō Shrine Grand Festival
Fukurikō Shrine is said to have been established in Oei 10 (1403).
In Keicho 15 (1610), prayers were offered after the daughter of Tadamasu Mori experienced a difficult childbirth, establishing the shrine’s connection with safe childbirth.
It is also said that beliefs in protection from mamushi bites spread after a retainer of the Mori family prayed for protection and received divine aid when faced with danger from a mamushi in Tenna 3 (1683).
Official information
Information about Fukurikō Shrine’s history, enshrined deity, divine blessings, location, access, and annual grand festival period can be found in the Okayama Prefecture Shrine Association’s shrine listing.
Festival dates and information about the area around the venue are posted in the event listing on Okayama Tourism WEB and on Fukurikō Shrine’s introduction page.
Fukurikō Shrine Grand Festival at a Glance
The Fukurikō Shrine Grand Festival is held at Fukurikō Shrine in Fukuri, Tsuyama, and carries on beliefs in safe childbirth and protection from mamushi bites.
Stalls selling food, agricultural supplies, and other goods line the approach, so you can enjoy both visiting the shrine and browsing local businesses.
The venue is just a short walk from Mimasaka-Osaki Station, and about 10 minutes by car from Tsuyama IC.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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