An ancient shinji passed down in Seyama, in which ujiko take turns serving as annual steward
Hachiman Shrine Niwaba Ceremony
The 2026 edition of Hachiman Shrine Niwaba Ceremony has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/11Ended
- Location
- Seyama Hachiman Shrine
- Area
- Saitama Prefecture・Fukaya City(From Tokyo: approx. 30 min–1 h · 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
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
A passed down at Hachiman Shrine in Seyama, Fukaya City, in which choose the annual steward (sakayado).
About Hachiman Shrine Niwaba Ceremony
The Hachiman Shrine Niwaba Ceremony is a shinji passed down at Hachiman Shrine in Seyama, Fukaya City.
The main purpose is for the ujiko to choose the sakayado that will serve as the annual steward, making this an opportunity to pass on the responsibilities of supporting the local festival.
It is designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Fukaya City as a folk event passed down since the Edo period.
Festival highlights
The highlight is the ancient ritual in which the ujiko choose the annual steward, or sakayado.
This event is designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Fukaya City. Rather than being a colorful spectacle, it is distinguished by the way the shrine and its ujiko pass on their festival duties.
At Seyama Hachiman Shrine, you can learn about the festival traditions passed down in the community.
An ancient shinji passed down in Seyama, in which ujiko take turns serving as annual steward
What to expect
The shinji involves ujiko choosing the annual steward.
The role is also referred to as sakayado, and entails passing on responsibility for supporting the festival to the next person.
Public information lists the event as taking place at Seyama Hachiman Shrine.
Details of the proceedings and duration have not been provided.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Seyama Hachiman Shrine (398 Seyama)
Address 398 Seyama
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
According to the 2026 information, it was scheduled to be open to the public at Seyama Hachiman Shrine on October 11.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Nearby attractions
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Origins and History of Hachiman Shrine Niwaba Ceremony
The Hachiman Shrine Niwaba Ceremony is a shinji whose period is given as “Edo” in the records.
It has been passed down as an event in which ujiko choose the annual steward (sakayado), and was designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Fukaya City in Showa 58, on March 31.
Even after its designation, it has been documented as a local folk event passed down at Seyama Hachiman Shrine.
Official information
Fukaya City’s official website provides information on the scheduled public opening, venue, and date of the Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
The 2026 public information was posted as a plan and noted that it could be changed or canceled.
Hachiman Shrine Niwaba Ceremony at a Glance
The Hachiman Shrine Niwaba Ceremony is a shinji at Hachiman Shrine in Seyama, Fukaya City, where ujiko choose the annual steward (sakayado).
As an event passed down since the Edo period, it is designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Fukaya City.
According to the 2026 public information, it was scheduled to be open to the public at Seyama Hachiman Shrine on October 11.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
