It looks like “Ashiya Rice Festival” will be held at Ashiya Shrine in Higashi Ashiya-cho from 10:00 to 14:00 on Sunday, October 27.
The festival is hosted by Ashiya Beishinkai, a group of rice shops in Ashiya, and is held to give thanks for another successful harvest of new rice this year.
Ashiya Rice Festival
When is it?
Sunday, October 27, 2024, 10:00-14:00
Where is it?
Ashiya Shrine
Here’s the map↓
The address is 20-3 Higashi Ashiya-cho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will there be?
- New Rice Offering Ceremony
Reporting this year’s abundant harvest to the deity - Ebisu-kaki “Ebisu Dance”
A puppet performance that helped spread Ebisu worship across Japan - Lecture by Chief Priest Yamanishi
Theme: “Who Are the Gods?” Gods and rice culture - Musical Instrument Experience
Try playing the instruments used in danjiri festival floats! - Rice Cooked in a Traditional Kamado Stove & Miso Soup
Cub Scouts from Ashiya City will help with the rice cooking - Let’s Make Onigiri!
Make your own delicious rice ball - Make an Amulet with Rice Ears (first 30 people)
Make an amulet called “Inahorai” using rice ears. Applications are apparently given priority to children - Sales Corner
Silky Rice new rice, new rice scooping, fresh vegetables, rice flour bread, sake, drinks, and more
Can anyone join?
Anyone can join! (Some activities require advance registration)
How to Apply
Contact “Ashiya Iwazono Kurahashi” (0797-22-5581 https://ashiya-komesake.com/)
Details on the “Ashiya Rice Festival” event are also posted on the official Instagram account of “Ashiya Iwazono Kurahashi”.
Finally
Ashiya has a packed lineup of events this Sunday, but if you love rice, this is one you won’t want to miss! Let’s give thanks for autumn’s harvest and enjoy plenty of rice!
