A tube porridge divination tradition passed down in Hongo, preserving local beliefs
Tube porridge divination

Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Location
- Yasaka Shrine
- Area
- Chiba Prefecture・Chosei Village(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.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This is a village-designated intangible folk cultural property associated with Yasaka Shrine in Hongo, Chosei Village.
About Tube porridge divination
Tube porridge divination is a religious event associated with Yasaka Shrine in Hongo, Chosei Village.
It is an intangible folk cultural property designated by Chosei Village and is recognized as a traditional event passed down in the local community.
Chosei Village presents it as an important cultural property that passes history and tradition on to future generations.
Source: 文化財 | 長生村
Festival highlights
One highlight is that tube porridge divination has been passed down as a Chosei Village-designated intangible folk cultural property.
The recorded venue is Yasaka Shrine in Hongo, Chosei Village.
For details about the ritual and the divination, it is best to follow the guidance provided at the site and observe respectfully, as this is a religious event carefully preserved by the local community.
A tube porridge divination tradition passed down in Hongo, preserving local beliefs
Location and access
- Venue and address
Yasaka Shrine (Hongo, Chosei Village)
Address Yasaka Shrine, Hongo, Chosei Village, Chiba Prefecture
Origins and History of Tube porridge divination
The origins of tube porridge divination and the detailed changes it has undergone from its beginnings to the present are unknown.
In Showa 59March 26, Chosei Village designated it an intangible folk cultural property (religious belief).
Today, it serves as a local cultural property associated with Yasaka Shrine in Hongo, helping pass history and tradition on to future generations.
Official information
In information about Chosei Village's cultural properties, tube porridge divination is described as a village-designated intangible folk cultural property.
The contact is the Lifelong Learning Section at Chosei Village Hall. The phone number is 0475-32-5100.
For information about the event date, how to attend, or other details, the Lifelong Learning Section is the designated point of contact.
Tube porridge divination at a Glance
Tube porridge divination is a religious event associated with Yasaka Shrine in Hongo, Chosei Village.
It has been designated an intangible folk cultural property by Chosei Village and is valued as a cultural property that conveys the area's history and traditions.
For the event date and details, contact the Lifelong Learning Section.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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