Nagafuchi Momote

Festival highlights

Highlights include the simple momote ceremony passed down at Nagafuchi Jinja and the attire worn according to each person’s role.

The chief official wears a haori and hakama, while at the archery ground, participants wear navy hakama and white tops.

Rather than elaborate staging, Nagafuchi Momote’s distinctive character can be seen in the actions and attire carried on at the shrine.

Attire passed down at Nagafuchi Jinja and momote at the archery ground

What to expect

At the event, the chief official wears a haori and hakama, while those standing at the archery ground wear navy hakama and white tops.

The attire and the scene at the archery ground offer a glimpse of a traditional event passed down in the local community.

Location and access

Venue and address

Nagafuchi Jinja.

Event venue 高知県大豊町 永渕神社

This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.

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Origins and History of Nagafuchi Momote

The precise origins and year of establishment of Nagafuchi Momote have not been made clear.

In Ōtoyo Town, Momote ceremonies at Momohara, Kawato, and Nagafuchi are passed down as the 3 representative momote events.

Nagafuchi Momote is introduced as a simple momote ceremony held at Nagafuchi Jinja, and is known to be an event passed down in the local community.

Official information

The Ōtoyo Town Board of Education introduces Nagafuchi Momote as one of the momote ceremonies passed down in the town.

The town’s information provides details about the event’s features and attire at Nagafuchi Jinja.

Nagafuchi Momote at a Glance

Nagafuchi Momote is a momote ceremony passed down at Nagafuchi Jinja in Nagafuchi, Ōtoyo Town.

A distinctive feature is the difference in attire: the chief official wears a haori and hakama, while those at the archery ground wear navy hakama and white tops. It has been passed down as a simple, traditional event.

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