An intangible folk ceremony passed down at Sogashi Shrine in Ishii Town
Ōiimori Ceremony (Naorai)
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Location
- Sogashi Shrine
- Area
- Tokushima Prefecture・Ishii Town(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 15 min–1 h 35 min · flight time only)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.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Ōiimori ceremony (naorai), passed down at Sogashi Shrine in Ishii Town, Tokushima Prefecture. It is a local festival event designated as an intangible folk cultural property of Ishii Town.
About Ōiimori Ceremony (Naorai)
The Ōiimori ceremony (naorai) is an event passed down at Sogashi Shrine in the Ishii district of Ishii Town, Tokushima Prefecture.
It is designated as an intangible folk cultural property of Ishii Town and has been passed down in connection with local festivals.
The name includes “Ōiimori” and “naorai,” but the specific content and origins of the ceremony are not described in detail in the information available.
Source: 石井町指定文化財一覧 | 石井町
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the Ōiimori ceremony (naorai) itself, which is recognized as an intangible folk cultural property of Ishii Town.
It is confirmed to be a local tradition connected to the Sogashi Shrine festival.
An intangible folk ceremony passed down at Sogashi Shrine in Ishii Town
What to expect
From its name, it is clear that the event involves the Ōiimori ceremony and a naorai.
The Sogashi Shrine Festival Committee is listed as its custodian, and the event is presented as connected to the shrine’s festival.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Sogashi Shrine (993 Ishii, Aza Jōnouchi, Ishii, Myōzai District, Tokushima Prefecture)
Address 993 Ishii, Aza Jōnouchi, Ishii, Myōzai District, Tokushima Prefecture
Origins and History of Ōiimori Ceremony (Naorai)
The origins of the Ōiimori ceremony (naorai) and the circumstances in which it was established are not clear from the information available.
Ishii Town designated it as an intangible folk cultural property on September 2, 1991, and lists the Sogashi Shrine Festival Committee as its custodian.
It is included in the cultural property list as a folk event connected to a local festival.
Official information
In Ishii Town’s “List of Ishii Town Designated Cultural Properties,” the Ōiimori ceremony (naorai) is introduced as an intangible folk cultural property of the town.
The venue is Sogashi Shrine, located at 993 Ishii, Aza Jōnouchi, Ishii Town.
Ōiimori Ceremony (Naorai) at a Glance
The Ōiimori ceremony (naorai) is an intangible folk cultural property passed down at Sogashi Shrine in Ishii Town.
The town’s cultural property list gives its location as 993 Ishii, Aza Jōnouchi, and lists the Sogashi Shrine Festival Committee as its custodian.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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