Shiga Shiga
Every year on August 15 and 16, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Himure Hachimangu Shrine Chugen Miakashi Lantern Festival
日牟禮八幡宮中元みあかし萬灯祭
On the nights of August 15 and 16 every year, we light the sacred lamps dedicated in front of the deity in the spacious courtyard. With the offerings from all who faithfully worship and those who have received divine blessings, we hold the “Chugen Miakashi” to express our gratitude for the divine favor.
We hang 1,000 red lanterns. The schedule is as follows:
August 15 – 7:00 PM: Main Shrine Ceremony
7:30 PM: Taiko Drum Performance by “Rakutai”
August 16 – 7:00 PM: Main Shrine Ceremony
7:30 PM: Bon Dance by “Shiga-koku Tenju Ikko”
Place:Himure Hachimangu Shrine
Transportation:Public Transportation JR Biwako Line – get off at Omihachiman Station; take a bus for 7 minutes and get off at Hachibata Hori By Car 30 minutes from Meishin Ryuo IC Tourist Parking There are two tourist parking lots (Obata and Taga) Other 5-minute walk from the bus stop
Contact:0748-32-3151