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Otaue Festival (Rice Planting Ceremony)

Name: Otaue Festival (Rice Planting Ceremony)
Start: 2027-06-06
End: 2027-06-06
Location: Taga Taisha

御田植祭

Experience the sacred Otaue rice planting ritual and elegant Saotome dances at Taga Taisha Shrine in Shiga.

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Schedule

June 6, 2027 13:00 – June 6, 2027 15:00

Guide5 min read

The Otaue Festival is a significant Shinto ritual held at the historic Taga Taisha Shrine in Shiga Prefecture to pray for a bountiful harvest.

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Traditional EventsShrine VisitsJapanese Culture

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About Otaue Festival (Rice Planting Ceremony)

Traditional Ritual Experience: Witness a solemn ceremony deeply rooted in Japanese agricultural culture.
Elegant Saotome Dance: A visually stunning experience featuring maidens in traditional dress performing rice planting dances.
Visit Historic Taga Taisha: Enjoy the spiritual landscape while exploring the historic shrine grounds.
Cultural Learning: A rare chance to experience traditional arts like Taue-uta and the powerful Yumimai bow dance.

Weather forecast

Tue

9/1

32°/25°

100%

Wed

9/2

30°/26°

96%

Thu

9/3

26°/24°

85%

Fri

9/4

26°/23°

92%

Sat

9/5

27°/23°

63%

Sun

9/6

26°/23°

56%

Mon

9/7

29°/23°

39%

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