Tomigasawa’s distinctive prayers embodied in boundary-protecting wooden plaques
Tomigasawa no Tsujikiri
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Location
- Fukkatsu (Tomigasawa)
- Area
- Chiba Prefecture・Shiroi City(From Tokyo: approx. 40 min–1 h · 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.
- Wishes behind the festival
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This tsujikiri event, using distinctive wooden plaques, has been passed down in the Tomigasawa district of Fukkatsu, Shiroi City. Characters and designs believed to originate in Onmyodo and esoteric Buddhism preserve the tradition of protecting the district boundaries.
About Tomigasawa no Tsujikiri
Tomigasawa no Tsujikiri is a tsujikiri event passed down in the Tomigasawa district of Fukkatsu, Shiroi City.
The tradition is said to involve displaying at the district boundaries wooden plaques inscribed with characters and designs believed to originate in Onmyodo and esoteric Buddhism, among other traditions, in the hope of keeping evil things from entering from outside.
It is a city-designated intangible folk cultural property and offers a chance to learn about culture passed down in the community.
Source: 富ヶ沢の辻切り（市指定文化財）／白井市
Festival highlights
The highlight is the distinctive design inscribed on the wooden plaques.
The characters “鬼鬼鬼 急々如律令,” a pentagram, and lattice patterns with 9 vertical and 9 horizontal lines are combined to create a distinctive style unique to Tomigasawa.
There are no other examples of this form in Shiroi City, and it is considered rare even in Chiba Prefecture.
Tomigasawa’s distinctive prayers embodied in boundary-protecting wooden plaques
What to expect
During the event, wooden plaques bearing distinctive characters and designs are hung at the district boundaries.
Tsujikiri is intended to protect the boundaries and prevent evil things from entering from outside the settlement or district.
When visiting, it is best to view the wooden plaques preserved in the Tomigasawa district quietly as part of a cultural event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Fukkatsu (Tomigasawa), Shiroi City.
Address Fukkatsu (Tomigasawa), Shiroi City, Chiba Prefecture
Origins and History of Tomigasawa no Tsujikiri
The period when Tomigasawa no Tsujikiri began and how it has changed over time have not been confirmed.
It has been introduced as having origins believed to lie in Onmyodo and esoteric Buddhism, among other traditions.
It is an intangible folk cultural property passed down in Tomigasawa as part of the tradition of protecting district boundaries through tsujikiri.
Official information
Shiroi City features it as “Tomigasawa no Tsujikiri (City-Designated Cultural Property).”
Category: intangible folk cultural property. Location: Fukkatsu (Tomigasawa).
Tomigasawa no Tsujikiri at a Glance
Tomigasawa no Tsujikiri is an intangible folk cultural property passed down in the Tomigasawa district of Fukkatsu, Shiroi City.
Wooden plaques inscribed with characters, pentagrams, and lattice patterns are displayed at the district boundaries to express a wish to prevent evil things from entering.
Its distinctive form, with no comparable examples in the city and considered rare even in Chiba Prefecture, is a major feature.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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