The Dosho Shrine Annual Festival in Miyama, carrying on the prayers of a wide parishioner community
Dosho Shrine Annual Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Scheduled for mid-October
- Location
- Dosho Shrine
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Nantan City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 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.
- Wishes behind the festival
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
This annual festival is held at Dosho Shrine in Miyama-cho, Nantan City. The shrine is regarded as the “first shrine” of Nonomura Manor, and prayers are offered for abundant harvests and the well-being of families.
About Dosho Shrine Annual Festival
The Dosho Shrine Annual Festival is held at Dosho Shrine in Miyawaki, Miyama-cho, Nantan City.
It is described as the “first shrine” of Nonomura Manor, with parishioners from a wide area.
The festival carries prayers for abundant harvests and the well-being of families.
Festival highlights
Highlights include Dosho Shrine, regarded as the “first shrine” of Nonomura Manor, and its ties with parishioners across a wide area.
No details are given about elaborate performances or attractions, but the festival is presented as an annual event praying for the well-being of the community.
Prayers for abundant harvests and family well-being succinctly express the character of the festival.
The Dosho Shrine Annual Festival in Miyama, carrying on the prayers of a wide parishioner community
What to expect
The annual festival is held at Dosho Shrine, which is regarded as the “first shrine” of Nonomura Manor, and is connected with parishioners from a wide area.
The festival is intended to pray for abundant harvests and the well-being of families.
No details are provided about specific events or their schedule, such as processions or dedication performances.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Dosho Shrine / Miyawaki, Miyama-cho, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture 601-0743
- Train and bus
From Hiyoshi Station on the JR Sanin Line, take the Nantan City Bus (Miyama-Sonobe Line) and get off at Miyawaki.
Address Miyawaki, Miyama-cho, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture 601-0743
Dates and season
- Season
Scheduled for mid-October
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Nearby attractions
Nearby are Kyo Yuba-dokoro Shizuya, Saijoji Temple, Miyama Ebisu Woods Garden Café, and Michi-no-Eki Miyama Fureai Hiroba.
The listing page gives the straight-line distances as 1.9 km to Kyo Yuba-dokoro Shizuya, 2.3 km to Saijoji Temple, 2.7 km to Miyama Ebisu Woods Garden Café, and 3.5 km to Michi-no-Eki Miyama Fureai Hiroba.
Origins and History of Dosho Shrine Annual Festival
Dosho Shrine has long been known as the “first shrine” of Nonomura Manor.
Accordingly, the parishioner community is said to cover a wide area.
The published information does not provide details about when the annual festival began or how it has changed over time.
Official information
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Dosho Shrine Annual Festival at a Glance
The Dosho Shrine Annual Festival is held at Dosho Shrine in Miyawaki, Miyama-cho, Nantan City.
It is regarded as the “first shrine” of Nonomura Manor and is noted for having parishioners from a wide area.
The festival carries prayers for abundant harvests and the well-being of families. It is scheduled for mid-October.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
