It looks like “Okoshiya Matsuri” will be held at Nishinomiya Shrine on June 14 (Sat).
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Okoshiya Matsuri
When is it?
June 14 (Fri)
Where is it?
Nishinomiya Shrine and the route from Nishinomiya Chuo Shopping Street to the Okoshiya site
The procession arrives at the “Okoshiya site,” where it is said the mikoshi portable shrine was once set down for a short rest, and a ceremony is held there. From 15:00 to 19:00.
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 6-22 Honmachi, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will be happening?
- The “Okoshiya Matsuri,” featuring a mikoshi and procession through the streets 👘
- Limited-edition loquat Okoshiya seal available for purchase, one day only 🍬
- Shinko procession from Naruo Hachiman Shrine starting at 13:00, about 3 km 🛕
- Dedication performances of kagura, flute, and taiko drums 🎵
- Traditional games corner, including jumbo omikuji fortunes and ring toss 🎯
- Festival stalls, including cotton candy and shooting games 🍡
- Commemorative gifts through a stamp rally 🎁
- Special perks at participating shops for visitors wearing yukata, such as one free drink 🍹
Admission?
Free, with some paid activities
・Festival games: 200 yen per play, including ring toss, goldfish scooping, yo-yo fishing, shooting gallery, and tamasen
Capacity?
No limit, though commemorative gifts and festival-stall items are limited in quantity
Can anyone join?
Anyone is welcome
※Participation in the procession is limited to related parties only
Viewing Time Schedule
■ Kamishibai paper theater
・15:30〜16:00
・17:00〜17:30
・18:30〜19:00
（Location: inside Nishinomiya Matsubayashi）
■ Ebisuza puppet theater and Ebisu dance dedication
・16:00〜16:30
（Location: Okoshiya site）
■ Lion dance
・16:00〜16:30
・17:30〜18:00
（Location: Nishinomiya Shrine）
Free Distribution Time Schedule
■ Free loquat distribution
・From 15:40, while supplies last
（Location: Okoshiya site）
■ Free amazake distribution
・17:00・18:00・19:00
（Location: Okoshiya site）
In Closing
The sight of the procession from Naruo Hachiman Shrine joining up with Nishinomiya Shrine is happening for the first time this year, and it looks like it’ll be well worth seeing. There are shop perks for wearing a yukata, something you may only get to wear on occasions like this, and kids can enjoy the festival stalls, kamishibai, and traditional games too. Why not stop by and enjoy the feel of a June night festival?
