The 'Goshinko' (Umi Town Designated Intangible Folk Cultural Property) of the Koyasu Grand Festival at Umi Hachimangu Will Be Held
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- The 'Goshinko' (Umi Town Designated Intangible Folk Cultural Property) of the Koyasu Grand Festival at Umi Hachimangu Will Be Held
- Umi Hachimangu in Fukuoka Prefecture announces the biennial 'Goshinko' procession and 'Umi Kagura' dance, both designated cultural properties, to be held as part of the Koyasu Grand Festival.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 9, 2026
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Umi Hachimangu in Fukuoka Prefecture announces the biennial 'Goshinko' procession and 'Umi Kagura' dance, both designated cultural properties, to be held as part of the Koyasu Grand Festival.
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- The 'Goshinko' (Umi Town Designated Intangible Folk Cultural Property) of the Koyasu Grand Festival at Umi Hachimangu Will Be Held (April 9, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- April 9, 2026
Umi Hachimangu in Fukuoka Prefecture announces the biennial 'Goshinko' procession and 'Umi Kagura' dance, both designated cultural properties, to be held as part of the Koyasu Grand Festival.
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This time, the 'Goshinko' (a designated intangible folk cultural property of Umi Town), which is held once every two years during the Koyasu Grand Festival, will be conducted (scheduled to end around 1:00 PM).
The Goshinko features a procession of portable shrines (mikoshi) departing from Umi Hachimangu and parading to Ino Tongu, followed by a cute procession of children in festive attire.
Wrapped in the cheerful spring weather and the echoing sounds of flutes, the portable shrine procession advances elegantly and slowly.
Furthermore, from 2:00 PM, the 'Umi Kagura' (a designated intangible folk cultural property of the prefecture) will be dedicated at the Kaguraden of Umi Hachimangu (scheduled to end around 5:00 PM).
Won't you come and observe these traditional events that Umi Town is proud of?
* The photographs of the Goshinko are from the events held in 2018 (Heisei 30) and 2024 (Reiwa 6).
The Goshinko features a procession of portable shrines (mikoshi) departing from Umi Hachimangu and parading to Ino Tongu, followed by a cute procession of children in festive attire.
Wrapped in the cheerful spring weather and the echoing sounds of flutes, the portable shrine procession advances elegantly and slowly.
Furthermore, from 2:00 PM, the 'Umi Kagura' (a designated intangible folk cultural property of the prefecture) will be dedicated at the Kaguraden of Umi Hachimangu (scheduled to end around 5:00 PM).
Won't you come and observe these traditional events that Umi Town is proud of?
* The photographs of the Goshinko are from the events held in 2018 (Heisei 30) and 2024 (Reiwa 6).
FAQ
What is the 'Mikoshi' of Umi Hachimangu?
It is a Umi Town designated intangible folk cultural property held once every two years during the Koyasu Taisha festival. The mikoshi and children's parade proceed from Umi Hachimangu to Ino Tonomiya.
When can we see the 'Umi Kagura'?
From 2 PM on the same day as the Mikoshi, it is dedicated at the Kagura Hall of Umi Hachimangu (scheduled to end around 5 PM). It is a Fukuoka Prefecture designated intangible folk cultural property.
Is it held every year?
The 'Mikoshi' is held once every two years.