From amazake to bean throwing: experience the Ogura Jinja Shrine Setsubun Festival as the day unfolds
Ogura Jinja Shrine Setsubun Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- February 3
- Location
- Ogura Shrine
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Oyamazaki Town(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.
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
This Setsubun Festival at Ogura Jinja Shrine features amazake, a , bean throwing, and fukumame distribution.
About Ogura Jinja Shrine Setsubun Festival
This Setsubun Festival is held at Ogura Jinja Shrine.
On the , amazake is served, and a shinji, bean throwing, and fukumame distribution take place.
According to the event information, amazake is served from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the shinji begins at 4 p.m., bean throwing takes place from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., and fukumame are available throughout the day.
Festival highlights
Highlights include amazake served during the day and the shinji and bean throwing in the evening.
Amazake is served from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the shinji begins at 4 p.m.
Bean throwing takes place from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., and fukumame are available throughout the day.
A distinctive feature is the range of events scheduled at different times of day.
From amazake to bean throwing: experience the Ogura Jinja Shrine Setsubun Festival as the day unfolds
What to expect
At the festival, amazake is served from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The shinji begins at 4 p.m., followed by bean throwing from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fukumame (good-luck beans) are available throughout the day, according to the event information.
The schedule moves from the daytime refreshments to the evening shinji and bean throwing.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Ogura Jinja Shrine, 83 Torimae, Koaza, Aza Enmyoji, Oyamazaki-cho, Otokuni-gun, Kyoto 618-0091
- Train and bus
From Nagaoka-Tenjin Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line, take a Hankyu Bus to Daini Oyamazaki Elementary School-mae, then walk about 5 minutes / Get off at Nishiyama-Tennozan Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line, then walk about 22 minutes
Address 83 Torimae, Koaza, Aza Enmyoji, Oyamazaki-cho, Otokuni-gun, Kyoto 618-0091
Dates and season
- Season
February 3
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Nearby attractions
From the venue, Ogura Jinja Shrine, Okunoyama Observation Plaza is 0.6 km away in a straight line, and Mount Tenno is 0.9 km away.
The Yamazaki Battle Memorial Monument and Flag-Raising Pine Tree and Observation Deck are listed as 1.2 km away in a straight line, and Kannon-ji Temple (Yamazaki Shōten) as 1.4 km away.
Nearby sightseeing spots are noted for their historical interest and views.
Official information
It is listed in the event information on the official website of the Kyoto Prefectural Tourism Federation.
For inquiries, call 075-956-2044.
Ogura Jinja Shrine Setsubun Festival at a Glance
This Setsubun Festival is held at Ogura Jinja Shrine, with amazake served, a shinji, bean throwing, and fukumame distribution listed in the event information.
Amazake is served from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the shinji begins at 4 p.m., and bean throwing takes place from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The venue can be reached by bus and on foot from Nagaoka-Tenjin Station, or on foot from Nishiyama-Tennozan Station.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
