A traditional Tsudo festival where arrows are shot at 2 targets to ward off misfortune
Hanaike Shrine Festival Furyu
The 2026 edition of Hanaike Shrine Festival Furyu has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/03/28Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year on March 28 / Every year
- Area
- Shimane Prefecture・Oki Islands Town(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.
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/20
The Hanaike Shrine Festival Furyu, passed down in Tsudo, Oki Islands Town, is a festival centered on the Momote ritual, in which the ritual leaders shoot arrows at large and small targets.
About Hanaike Shrine Festival Furyu
The Hanaike Shrine Festival Furyu is held every year in Tsudo, Oki Islands Town.
At the heart of the festival is the Momote ritual, in which 2 ritual leaders carrying the misfortune of all the shoot arrows.
The Hanaike Shrine Festival Furyu has also been designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property by Oki Islands Town.
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Festival highlights
A highlight is the moment during the Momote ritual when 2 ritual leaders shoot arrows at the large and small targets.
The large target has three concentric circles, while the small target has two; the designs differ according to the size of the target.
Of the ritual leaders, the older one is called Ōmae and the other Komae. It is said that Ōmae shoots 2 arrows while shouting “Kan no ya” loudly.
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A traditional Tsudo festival where arrows are shot at 2 targets to ward off misfortune
What to expect
At the festival, 2 ritual leaders take on the misfortune of all the ujiko and perform the Momote ritual.
They are known as Ōmae and Komae; according to tradition, Ōmae first calls out and shoots 2 arrows.
The arrows are aimed at a large and a small target set one above the other, and the Momote ritual is said to have the purpose of driving away evil spirits.
How to take part
参加費：無料
Location and access
- Venue and address
Tsudo, Oki Islands Town
- Train and bus
By car from Saigo Port
- Parking
None
Address Tsudo, Oki Islands Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 notice scheduled the event for March 28 (Saturday), with the Momote ritual planned for around 1 p.m.
The festival is usually held on the same day each year.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
The 2026 notice stated that there would be no parking, and that details may change due to weather or circumstances on the organizers’ side.
The Momote ritual is planned for around 1 p.m.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions listed in connection with the festival include the Candle Island sightseeing boat and Oki Mōmō Dome.
Both are listed as attractions in Oki Islands Town.
The distance from the festival and walking times to the facilities are not provided.
隠岐郷土館
島根県隠岐の島町にある博物館
Origins and History of Hanaike Shrine Festival Furyu
The festival’s origins are unknown, but a record in the mid-Edo-period Zōho Onshūki, which describes Oki, appears to refer to this festival.
In the Momote ritual as it is practiced today, the ritual leader takes on the misfortune of all the ujiko and shoots arrows to drive away evil spirits.
The Hanaike Shrine Festival Furyu is recorded as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property designated by Oki Islands Town.
Official information
For inquiries, contact the Social Education Division of the Oki Islands Town Board of Education.
The listed phone number is 08512-2-2126.
As the festival location and times may change, you can confirm them with the listed contact.
Hanaike Shrine Festival Furyu at a Glance
The Hanaike Shrine Festival Furyu is a festival passed down in Tsudo, Oki Islands Town, every year on March 28.
A major feature of the festival is the Momote ritual, in which 2 ritual leaders carrying the ujiko’s misfortune shoot arrows at large and small targets.
A mid-Edo-period record appears to refer to this festival, which has been designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property by the town.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/20
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