The Tsukinowa Great Nenbutsu, passed down in Yasugi Town since Genroku 1
Tsukinowa Shinji festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Location
- Yasugi Town (Shinmachi, Oichiba, Nishimiyuki, Hachimanchō)
- Area
- Shimane Prefecture・Yasugi City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 40 min · flight time only)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.
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
An intangible folk cultural property handed down in Shinmachi, Oichiba, Nishimiyuki, and Hachimanchō in Yasugi Town, Yasugi City, and passed down as a Great Nenbutsu since Genroku 1.
About Tsukinowa Shinji festival
The Tsukinowa festival is an intangible folk cultural property handed down in Yasugi Town, Yasugi City.
Its associated areas are listed as Shinmachi, Oichiba, Nishimiyuki, and Hachimanchō, showing that it is a festival connected to several parts of Yasugi Town.
It is an event that carries the area's history into the present, having been passed down as a Great Nenbutsu since Genroku 1.
Festival highlights
One distinctive feature is that it is handed down across Shinmachi, Oichiba, Nishimiyuki, and Hachimanchō in Yasugi Town.
It is recorded as a festival connected to several local areas rather than a single facility.
The fact that it has been passed down as a Great Nenbutsu since Genroku 1 is also an important aspect to discover when learning about this festival.
The Tsukinowa Great Nenbutsu, passed down in Yasugi Town since Genroku 1
What to expect
This festival has been passed down as a Great Nenbutsu since Genroku 1.
Shinmachi, Oichiba, Nishimiyuki, and Hachimanchō are recorded as places where it is handed down, suggesting that it has been preserved in connection with the local community of Yasugi Town.
No verifiable information is available about specific times or individual events.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Yasugi Town, Yasugi City (Shinmachi, Oichiba, Nishimiyuki, Hachimanchō)
Address Yasugi Town, Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture
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Nearby attractions
和鋼博物館
島根県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
安来市立歴史資料館
島根県安来市にある資料館
足立美術館
島根県安来市にある美術館
足立美術館庭園
島根県の公園・庭園のスポットです。
Origins and History of Tsukinowa Shinji festival
Records state that the Tsukinowa Shinji festival has been passed down as a Great Nenbutsu since Genroku 1.
In Showa 42January 1, it was designated an intangible folk cultural property by Yasugi City.
Shinmachi, Oichiba, Nishimiyuki, and Hachimanchō in Yasugi Town are listed as places where it is handed down, and it is regarded as a folk event rooted in the local community.
Official information
According to cultural property information from Shimane Prefecture, the Tsukinowa Shinji festival is listed as an intangible folk cultural property designated by Yasugi City.
Tsukinowa Shinji festival at a Glance
The Tsukinowa Shinji festival is an intangible folk cultural property handed down in Shinmachi, Oichiba, Nishimiyuki, and Hachimanchō in Yasugi Town, Yasugi City.
Passed down as a Great Nenbutsu since Genroku 1, it was designated a Yasugi City cultural property in Showa 42January 1.
The festival date and detailed schedule should be checked separately, but the event offers a chance to learn about a long tradition rooted in the local community.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
