The Shimokenji Gaku Shinto Ritual is a spring festival which has been handed down at Ono Hachiman Shrine for several hundred years.

Children carry out an ancient Japanese performance and dance called “gaku uchi” to pray for a good harvest and good health!
The ritual is held on May 3rd and 4th every year.

Location

Yukuhashi City Shimokenji area (Ono Hachiman Shrine)

Access

From JR Yukuhashi Station take the Taiyo-koutsu “Kawara Line” bus for 16 minutes and get off at the “Yoshiguni” stop, then walk 18 minutes

Inquiries

●Yukuhashi City Board of Education Culture Section 0930-25-1111 (Ext. 1170)
●Yukuhashi City Hall Commerce and Tourism Section 0930-25-1111 (Ext. 1221)