Okaeri (Welcome Returning God) Northern Area

Because the old October is Kannazuki (The month of No Gods) , and domestic gods gather at Izumo Taisha Shrine and return to each hometown on the old November 1st. Itakura Shrine is a relative of Izumo Taisha Shrine, so it is said that the God come back on the night of the first `Horse day` of old November, which is a little late due to the arrangement of remaining work, and the "Okaeri" is held on this night.

`Okaeri` is an event to welcome the returning god, but it is said that the god of this shrine has a very ugly face and hates being seen by people, so it is stipulated that it should be done at night. On the way back, we will return to the shrine in a quiet procession.

It is a folk cultural property designated by the city.

Basic Information・Access

※To prevent the spread of corona virus infection, we will hold only Shinto ritual by the person who concerned in 2020.

Date
December 17th (Thu) from 7:00 pm (planned)
※This event is held in first `Horse Day` in old November in every year

Place
Itakura Shrine（436, Itakura-machi)

Phone
0284-43-3000 Ashikaga Tourism Association
0284-62-2371　Oohara Shrine

Access
15 minutes from Ashikagashi Station of Tobu-Isesaki-Line
5 minutes from Omata Station of JR Ryomo-Line
20 minutes from Ashikaga IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway
50 minutes from Sano-Fujioka IC on the Tohoku Expressway

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