Tama-kezuri, a misogi purification ritual passed down through generations in Shingū Town
Tama-kezuri

Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Area
- Fukuoka Prefecture・Shingū Town(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 50 min–2 h 10 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
- 2026/11/13
Tama-kezuri is said to be a purification ritual that has been passed down through generations in Shingū Town.
About Tama-kezuri
Tama-kezuri is one of the traditional festivals passed down through generations in Shingū Town, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Local articles describe it as a misogi purification ritual.
As one of Shingū Town’s historic festivals, it passes on the town’s traditional culture.
Location and access
- Address
Shingū Town
Host municipality 福岡県新宮町
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Origins and History of Tama-kezuri
Tama-kezuri is introduced as a traditional festival passed down through generations in Shingū Town.
Articles describe it as a misogi purification ritual.
Tama-kezuri at a Glance
Tama-kezuri is one of the traditional festivals passed down through generations in Shingū Town, Fukuoka Prefecture.
It is described as a misogi purification ritual.
No sources confirming the date, specific events, or venue are available.
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Article updated: 2026/11/13








