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UPCOMINGFREE ENTRYMatsuri· Annual
Izawanomiya Otaue Matsuri
伊雑宮御田植祭
Mie · Kansai
An annual rice-planting festival at Izawanomiya Shrine in Shima, featuring ritual planting ceremonies, dance performances, and a mud-wrestling battle offered to the deities and public.
- Dates
- June 24Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Mie · Kansai
- Nearest station
- Kaminogō Station · 5 min walk
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- isejingu.or.jp/about/outerbetsugu
Happens every year
What to expect
The festival is vibrant with the rhythmic sounds of taiko drums and the sight of participants in traditional attire planting rice in the sacred fields. The air is filled with the earthy scent of freshly tilled soil.
Best viewing tips
Position yourself near the rice fields for a clear view of the planting rituals and mud-wrestling. Arrive early to secure a spot close to the action and bring a waterproof cover for your camera.
How to get there
From Kyoto Station · ~2h 19m by car
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