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A get-together of people
It is Tsushima Jinga Shrine’s annual festival to pray for
an abundant grain harvest and to ward o epidemics
and is nicknamed Gion-san”. People gather together
coming from neighboring areas as it is the largest
summer festival in the central south of Nara prefecture.
Sacred shinto rituals are held, such as praying for an abundant grain harvest, a ritual for raising cattle,
and rice planting dances are performed by the shrine maidens. It is said that the more a cattle is
rampant, the more the year will be blessed with bene cial rain and allowing for a rich year of harvest.
The Juroku (meaning sixteen) market originated
from its tradition of being held in the Joshoji
temple on the 16th of each month. As part of
the revitalization e ort of the community, ea
markets, refreshment stands, events, and other
festivities are held.
The Juroku (meaning sixteen) market originated
from its tradition of being held in the Joshoji
temple on the 16th of each month. As part of
the revitalization e ort of the community, ea
markets, refreshment stands, events, and other
festivities are held.
A volleyball tournament takes place in the rice
eld using rural resources, and is played by children
and adults while being covered in mud from head
to toe. Various flea markets, food stands are also
available. The number participants and spectators
increases each year, making the event even more
exciting every year.
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