Mugifurumai Ritual at Sadori Shrine

The Mugifurumai Ritual, handed down at Sadori Shrine in Shinomiya, Hiratsuka City. Before the is set off, sacred sake and a feast are offered; the attendants eat and then carry out the mikoshi in this venerable traditional festival.

About Mugifurumai Ritual at Sadori Shrine

The Mugifurumai Ritual at Sadori Shrine is an ancient ritual handed down at Sadori Shrine in Shinomiya, Hiratsuka City.

Before the mikoshi is set off, it is placed in front of the shrine building and the ceremony proceeds.

After the priests recite prayers, sacred sake is distributed, and a meal is served, the shrine attendants carry the mikoshi.

The Sadori Shrine Festival is preserved as an event associated with a Hiratsuka City-designated Important Cultural Property.

Source: 前鳥神社祭事 | 平塚市

Festival highlights

A highlight is the progression from a solemn seated ceremony centered on the mikoshi, through the serving of food, to carrying it out.

The attendants eat the feast served on taro leaves placed on an oshiki tray, then rise with a cry.

A distinctive feature is the transition from the quiet progress of the ritual to the scene of the mikoshi being carried.

An ancient Shinomiya ritual in which sacred sake and a feast are shared before sending off the mikoshi

What to expect

In the ritual, the mikoshi is first placed in front of the shrine building, and the attendants sit in rows on either side.

After a priest recites prayers, representatives of the distribute sacred sake, and a feast served on taro leaves is presented.

The attendants eat it, then rise with a cry and carry the mikoshi on to the next part of the procession.

Location and access

Venue and address: Sadori Shrine (4-14-26 Shinomiya, Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Train and bus: Take a bus from the north exit of Hiratsuka Station for about 15 minutes, get off at the “Sadori Shrine” bus stop, and walk about 3 minutes.
Parking: Sadori Shrine has a parking lot.

Source: 前鳥神社 | 観光・イベント | 湘南ひらつかナビ|平塚市観光協会平塚観光情報サイト

Address 4-14-26 Shinomiya, Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Dates and season

For 2026, the Sagami Kokufu Festival’s Mugifurumai ritual is listed for May 5.

In addition, the Satori festival information gives September 27 as the eve of its annual festival, and describes the Mugifurumai ritual as a shrine ritual held before that festival.

The dates listed for the 2026 Mugifurumai ritual are May 5 and September 27.

Source: ⛩前鳥神社｜神奈川県平塚市 - 八百万の神

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