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Kobatakata no Hata Matsuri Festival
木幡の幡祭り
Experience the power of five-colored banners and the resonance of conch shells at this sacred Japanese tradition.
Schedule
December 7, 2026 00:00 – December 7, 2026 23:59
Guide6 min read
Kobatakata no Hata Matsuri is a historic Shinto ritual held at Okitsushima Shrine in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture.
Highlights
Traditional RitualsCultural HeritageHistorical Landscapes
About Kobatakata no Hata Matsuri Festival
- Witness Sacred Rituals: See the powerful display of five-colored banners and conch shells from a designated national cultural property.
- Nature & Spirituality: Feel the unique atmosphere where the natural beauty of Mt. Kobata meets ancient Shugendo and sericulture traditions.
- Rituals of Rebirth: Observe the traditional 'Tainai-kuguri' ceremony, a symbolic passage through a rock gap representing spiritual growth.
- Deep History: Experience the solemnity of a shrine steeped in legend, including tales of local lords and the Minamoto clan.
Weather forecast
Thu
9/24
27°/19°
78%
Fri
9/25
28°/15°
23%
Sat
9/26
20°/16°
83%
Sun
9/27
23°/15°
29%
Mon
9/28
23°/16°
47%
Tue
9/29
24°/16°
32%
Wed
9/30
21°/16°
40%
