Shirataki Shrine

Shirataki ShrineShirataki jinja A shrine that worships “Shirataki Hime” which conveyed weaving technology to Kiryu It is a shrine that worships “white basin princess” that conveyed the manufacturing technology of silk fabrics to Kiryu long ago. A Kiryu man who worked in Kyoto fell in love with Shirataki Hime. Although it was a difficult love because of the difference in status, the man was admired by showing brilliant poetry and brought White Tati to his hometown. After that, Princess Shirataki told the villagers weaving technology. In the precincts there are huge stones that can hear the sound of the loom, there is a tree of God, and at the annual …

Higirijizo Ennichi

Higirijizo EnnichiHigirijizo Fair “A fun event once a month” to be held on the 24th of every month. Higirijizo Fair is an event held on the 24th of every month. In the past, the master shot the shadow of the giant, which appears every night in a large textile factory. It appeared in the master’s dream at a later date was this Jizo. Jizo tells that he stood every night to protect his house, that people’s faith is light and that there is no house. If you built a house, I said that the wish you prayed on a particular day will surely come true. When the house was built …

Daruma ichi

Daruma ichiDharma doll market Dharma’s vivid red calls happiness “Fumonji” between Kannon yama and the Kiryu River. “Daruma-ichi” which became one of Kiryu’s trademarks for more than 50 years since it was first held is held every third Sunday in January every year. In front of Kannondo at the end of the staircase, the old Dharma doll is burned and in front of the main hall where many stalls stand, there are loud voices for people to sell Dharma doll. Location Fumonji Address 4chome 2274, Kiryu Hishi-machi Due date every third Sunday of January every year Organizer Fumonji Transportation About 10 minutes by car from Kiryu Station on JR Ryomo …

Mikagari Shinji

Mikagari ShinjiSacred Firewood Ceremony Odd festival of fire and drum and shout Kamo shrine located in Kiryu City Hirosawa Town is a shrine that is also posted at the Engishiki (book of 927), but many people are known for the unusual festival to be held at night of Setsubun. When a general sectarian event such as exorcism or bean throwing ends at a shrine, the altar made in the precincts is ignited. The flame becomes strong enough to feel the heat even if it is far away. A believer who took the firewood (Mikagari) with fire gets away from the east and west, and throws it loudly according to the …

Nanakusagayue

Nanakusagayukai-seven herbs porridge- “Food of prayer” continuing from long ago Every January 7th. A lot of people gather in the precincts of Sozenji before the sky brightens. Their purpose is “seven herbs porridge”. There are also a lot of coverage of TV programs and newspapers. On this day there is a legend that if you eat porridge with “seven herbs of spring” it will not be all sick, many believers eat it. Everyone who visits can eat free of charge. At the same time, there are also many people asking prayers that wishes will come true (fee). place Sozenji Address 2chome Kawauchi cho Kiryu shi 651 Due date January 7th …