A prefecture-designated Kichō Ritual passed down in the districts of Taisha Town
The Kichō Ritual of Taisha Town
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- January 2–3rd
- Location
- Kari-no-Miya, Nakamura, Ōdochi, Akatsuka, Ichiba, Koshitōge, Miyauchi, Manai, Shūri-men, Ōtorii, Baba, Hara, Shōmen-nishi, and Minami Hondōri in Taisha Town, Izumo City
- Area
- Shimane Prefecture・Izumo City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 40 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
- 2026/11/11
The Kichō Ritual of Taisha Town is a Shimane Prefecture-designated intangible folk cultural property associated with multiple districts in Taisha Town, Izumo City. It is listed as taking place from January 2 through the 3rd.
About The Kichō Ritual of Taisha Town
The Kichō Ritual of Taisha Town is a ritual designated as an intangible folk cultural property by Shimane Prefecture.
The location is Izumo City. The districts listed in Taisha Town, Izumo City, are Kari-no-Miya, Nakamura, Ōdochi, Akatsuka, Ichiba, Koshitōge, Miyauchi, Manai, Shūri-men, Ōtorii, Baba, Hara, Shōmen-nishi, and Minami Hondōri.
The event is described as taking place from January 2 through the 3rd.
Festival highlights
A distinctive feature of this ritual is that it is recorded as spanning multiple districts in Taisha Town, Izumo City.
The 14 district names listed include Kari-no-Miya, Nakamura, Ōdochi, Akatsuka, and Minami Hondōri.
It is listed as a Shimane Prefecture-designated intangible folk cultural property, with dates given from January 2 through the 3rd.
A prefecture-designated Kichō Ritual passed down in the districts of Taisha Town
What to expect
The ritual is listed as taking place from January 2 through the 3rd.
The places associated with the ritual are listed as Kari-no-Miya, Nakamura, Ōdochi, Akatsuka, Ichiba, Koshitōge, Miyauchi, Manai, Shūri-men, Ōtorii, Baba, Hara, Shōmen-nishi, and Minami Hondōri.
Specific performances and their order are not provided, so this page covers the dates and the area involved.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Kari-no-Miya, Nakamura, Ōdochi, Akatsuka, Ichiba, Koshitōge, Miyauchi, Manai, Shūri-men, Ōtorii, Baba, Hara, Shōmen-nishi, and Minami Hondōri in Taisha Town, Izumo City
Event venue 島根県出雲市 出雲市大社町の仮の宮
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
- Season
January 2–3rd
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Nearby attractions
出雲大社
島根県出雲市にある神社
出雲大社宝物殿
島根県出雲市にある出雲大社の展示施設
出雲文化伝承館
島根県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
出雲科学館
島根県出雲市にある科学館
宍道湖自然館ゴビウス
島根県出雲市にある水族館
島根県立古代出雲歴史博物館
島根県出雲市にある博物館
Origins and History of The Kichō Ritual of Taisha Town
The Kichō Ritual of Taisha Town is listed among the intangible folk cultural properties in Shimane Prefecture’s register of designated cultural properties.
The designation date is given as S56.6.9.
The published materials do not provide a detailed account of the festival’s origins, how it was established, or how it changed over time.
Official information
Shimane Prefecture, “Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Shimane Prefecture”
The Kichō Ritual of Taisha Town at a Glance
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
