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May 1, 2025 (Thursday)Held on May 1, 2025
Ikimi Tenmangu Spring Festival
生身天満宮春まつり
Among the many Tenmangu shrines, this is the only one worshipped during Sugawara no Michizane's lifetime, making it the oldest Tenmangu shrine in Japan.
The spring festival is held to pray for the safety and happiness of families of parishioners and devotees. A limited edition "Thunder Prevention Shrine Talisman" is awarded during the spring festival. Children's Mikoshi and Chigo Procession will parade, and various events like Thunder Prevention Zenzai reception, tea ceremony, flower exhibition, and Ise Kagura dedication are held in the precincts. On the eve of the festival, the mysterious "Shrine Tour" ritual is carried out.
Held on May 1, 2025
Venue: Ikimi Tenmangu Shrine
Place:Ikimi Tenmangu Shrine
Transportation:12-minute walk from JR Sonobe Station West Exit 4 minutes by car from Kyoto Jukan Expressway Yagi IC
Contact:0771-62-0535