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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Hofu Tenmangu Shrine Procession (Naked Man Festival)

防府天満宮御神幸祭(裸坊祭)
About 5,000 naked men fill the city. Starting in the evening, participants drag a giant bamboo net and carry two portable shrines, traveling to and from "Katsuma-no-Ura," a place connected to Sugawara Michizane's landing. The descent and ascent of the large stone steps are particularly spectacular. The Tenjin women's mikoshi is carried out the following day during the after-festival.

Place:Hofu Tenmangu Shrine

Transportation:15-minute walk from JR Sanyo Main Line Hofu Station 10-minute drive from Sanyo Expressway Hofu East/West IC (Times listed are estimates for weekdays and may change due to traffic congestion on the event day.)

Contact:0835-23-7700

https://www.hofutenmangu.com/

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