Shiogama Shrine Setsubun Festival
Throw beans and welcome in the spring season
Photo by 鹽竈神社
Photo by 鹽竈神社
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Setsubun is a traditional event in Japan that takes place every year in early February to mark the start of spring.
Also known as the "bean-throwing festival," this event is meant to bring a fresh start to spring by throwing fuku-mame beans at demons and inviting in good fortune. At neighborhood Setsubun events around Japan, you can see people throwing beans at "demons" (usually family members wearing a demon mask) while chanting "Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!" which means "Demons out, good luck in!"
During larger events held at shrines, crowds of visitors often gather around to catch beans being thrown from a platform or stage. The Setsubun Festival at Shiogama Shrine is one such festival—hundreds of guests come every year to enjoy the festivities to start the spring season on a positive note.
First Event: February 3, 2024
Second Event: February 4, 2024 -
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Last Update
March 19, 2019
Area Matsushima Bay
Details
MAIN LOCATION
Shiogama-Jinja Shrine
ADDRESS
1-1 Ichimoriyama, Shiogama, Miyagi-ken 985-8510
ACCESS BY PUBLIC TRANSIT
15-minute walk from Hon-Shiogama Station (Senseki Line)
EVENT PARKING
Yes
ADMISSION
Free
LANGUAGES
Limited English
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