The Hikifune ritual of Oyama Shrine, passed down in Habucho, Innoshima
Oyama Shrine Hikifune Ritual
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Location
- Oyama Shrine
- Area
- Hiroshima Prefecture・Onomichi City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h 50 min–4 h 20 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.
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
The Oyama Shrine Hikifune Ritual has been passed down in Habucho, Innoshima, Onomichi City, and is recorded as a municipal folk cultural property.
About Oyama Shrine Hikifune Ritual
The Oyama Shrine Hikifune Ritual is an event passed down in Habucho, Innoshima, Onomichi City.
Onomichi City’s materials list it as a municipal intangible folk cultural property.
The name refers to Oyama Shrine and “Hikifune,” and the ritual is regarded as a tradition passed down in the local community.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Oyama Shrine / Habucho, Innoshima, Onomichi City
Address Habucho, Innoshima, Onomichi City
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Origins and History of Oyama Shrine Hikifune Ritual
The Oyama Shrine Hikifune Ritual is recorded as a municipal folk cultural property of Onomichi City.
Its designation date is listed as Reiwa 1 September 27, and its location is given as Habucho, Innoshima, Onomichi City.
No verifiable explanation is available about the ritual’s origins, how it came about, or how it has changed over time.
Official information
Onomichi City’s materials list the Oyama Shrine Hikifune Ritual as a municipal folk cultural property.
The location is Habucho, Innoshima, Onomichi City, and the preservation group is listed as the “Oyama Shrine Hikifune Ritual Preservation Society.”
Oyama Shrine Hikifune Ritual at a Glance
The Oyama Shrine Hikifune Ritual is a ritual passed down in Habucho, Innoshima, Onomichi City.
Onomichi City’s materials record it as a designated municipal folk cultural property, with the designation date listed as Reiwa 1 September 27.
The specific details of the event, its date, and how to participate require separate confirmation.
Sources and references
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
