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June 22, 2025 (Sunday)Held on the fourth Sunday of June every year
Usa Shrine Rice Planting Festival
宇佐神宮 御田植祭
After the ritual in front of the Kamiyake Shrine, the procession led by the priest involved in the rice planting ceremony proceeds to the ceremonial site designated as the holy field within the precincts. The ceremony includes the priest's prayer reading, water pouring by the Mizumori, and rituals like the Ota meguri, followed by the sacred sake cup ceremony. Maidens wearing flower umbrellas plant rice, showcasing a simple yet elegant ritual (designated as a prefectural intangible folk cultural asset).
Place:Usa Shrine
Transportation:Usa Hachiman: Walk JR Usa Station: Bus 10 minutes
Contact:0978-37-0001