Shiba Daijingu Shrine Annual Festival (Daradara Matsuri)
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Source: Shiba Daijingu Shrine
Festival to be held for 11 days This year the carrying of town’s portable shrines will be performed
The Shiba Daijingu Shrine annual festival held in 11 days from September 11 to 21 every year is familiar under the name of “Daradara Matsuri”. Because of the long festival period, it came to be called “dara dara” which represents “a state where things are slowly continuing” in Japanese. Also known as “Ginger Festival”, ginger is given in the precincts.
On September 15th, the carrying of town’s portable shrines is performed, and the surroundings of Shiba Daijingu Shrine are energetic.
“chigibako” (千木筥) Source: Shiba Daijingu Shrine
Also, “Chigibako” (千木筥) which is very popular as a “good luck charm for happy marriage” among women, is difficult to obtain, but it will be sold during the festival period. You may get it if you are lucky.
Details
| Event Name | Shiba Daijingu Shrine Annual Festival (Daradara Matsuri) |
|---|---|
| Venue | Shiba Daijingu Shrine |
| Dates | September 11, 2019 – September 21, 2019 |
| Note | *Carrying of town’s portable shrines will be held in case of light rain. |
| Open Hours | 【Holding time of major event】 September 15th 13:30 - Carrying of town’s portable shrines |
| Admission | Free |
| Address | 1-12-7 Shibadaimon Minato-ku, Tokyo |