Gochosai Festival
牛腸祭
Experience Gochosai, a sacred ritual at Kehi Jingū, the guardian shrine of the Hokuriku region.
Schedule
October 16, 2026 11:00 – October 16, 2026 13:00
Gochosai is a sacred ritual held at Kehi Jingū, the guardian shrine of the Hokuriku region located in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture.
Highlights
Venue
About Gochosai Festival
- Explore Scenic Beauty: Stroll through the beautiful grounds of the 'Oku no Hosomichi' scenic area to soak in the solemn atmosphere.
- Visit Power Spots: Visit the famous 'Chomeisui' spring, a spiritual spot with over 1,300 years of history, before or after the ritual.
- Witness Tradition: Experience the unique Japanese ritual process of determining festival proceedings via rice divination.
- Combine with Sightseeing: Plan your visit as part of a Tsuruga sightseeing route to enjoy both historical shrines and local food culture.
Weather forecast
Sat
9/26
22°/20°
100%
Sun
9/27
28°/20°
60%
Mon
9/28
24°/22°
96%
Tue
9/29
22°/16°
61%
Wed
9/30
26°/14°
18%
Thu
10/1
25°/17°
62%
Fri
10/2
20°/13°
20%
Tips
Dress Code
Please wear modest, respectful clothing suitable for a shrine visit.
Parking
While free parking (approx. 100 spaces) is available, please consider using public transport as it may be crowded during the ritual.
Amulets & Stamps
Amulets and Goshuin are available between 8:45 AM and 4:45 PM.
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Kehi Jingu
Kehi Jingu boasts over 1,300 years of history. Experience the deep culture of Fukui through the legendary 'Chomeisui' spring and the vibrant September 'Kehi no Nagasai' festival.
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Former Tsuruga Port Station Building (Tsuruga Railway Museum)
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