A Kuchiki festival passed down through two mikoshi and traditional rites
Ninigi Shrine Watashi Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Location
- Ninigi Shrine
- Area
- Shiga Prefecture・Takashima City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 20 min–3 h · bullet train + connecting 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
- 2026/10/19
The Ninigi Shrine Watashi Festival, passed down in Kuchiki Miyamaebō, Takashima City. It is distinguished by the procession of two differently shaped and traditional festival rites performed by .
About Ninigi Shrine Watashi Festival
The Ninigi Shrine Watashi Festival is an intangible folk cultural property passed down in Kuchiki Miyamaebō, Takashima City.
Two mikoshi, the octagonal Ōmiya mikoshi and the square Jūzenji mikoshi, make a procession from the to the main shrine.
Traditional festival rites such as Heifuri and the Ken rite have been passed down to the present day.
Source: 邇々杵神社渡し祭り 文化遺産オンライン
Festival highlights
A highlight is watching the two differently shaped mikoshi make their procession.
The octagonal Ōmiya mikoshi and square Jūzenji mikoshi head from the otabisho to the main shrine.
Heifuri and the Ken rite performed by the Kōdon are also distinctive events that convey the traditional character of the festival.
A Kuchiki festival passed down through two mikoshi and traditional rites
What to expect
The festival proceeds with two mikoshi making a procession from the otabisho to the main shrine.
The events are carried out by festival officers selected from among shrine parishioners in the Miyamae district, including the Kōdon, Kokōdon, Miyagura, and Shittōhan.
The Kōdon is responsible for carrying out preparations and most of the events on the day of the festival.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Ninigi Shrine (289 Kuchiki Miyamaebō, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture)
- Train and bus
The nearest station is Adogawa Station on the JR Kosei Line.
It is a 2-minute walk from the Miyamaebō (Kami) bus stop and a 4-minute walk from the Miyamaebō (Shimo) bus stop.
Source: ⛩邇々杵神社｜滋賀県高島市 - 八百万の神
Address 289 Kuchiki Miyamaebō, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
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琵琶湖周航の歌資料館
滋賀県高島市にある資料館
Shirahige Shrine
滋賀県高島市にある神社
写真：Saigen Jiro This photo was taken with Nikon D3200 / CC0
Photo source ·Origins and History of Ninigi Shrine Watashi Festival
The origins and date of establishment of this festival have not been confirmed, but ancient rites such as Heifuri and the Ken rite have been passed down to the present day.
The festival is run by officers selected by shrine parishioners in the Miyamae district, and the local festival organization supports the events.
On March 25, 2013, it was designated an intangible folk cultural property of Takashima City.
Official information
You can find an overview of the Ninigi Shrine Watashi Festival and information about its designation as an intangible folk cultural property by Takashima City on the Agency for Cultural Affairs' Cultural Heritage Online.
The location is 289 Kuchiki Miyamaebō, Takashima City.
Ninigi Shrine Watashi Festival at a Glance
The Ninigi Shrine Watashi Festival is an intangible folk cultural property passed down in Kuchiki Miyamaebō, Takashima City.
Two mikoshi, one octagonal and one square, make a procession from the otabisho to the main shrine.
Festival officers selected from among the shrine parishioners perform rites such as Heifuri and the Ken rite, shaping the traditional festival handed down in the community.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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