The Mid-autumn Festival (Hojoe Ceremony)

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Name: The Mid-autumn Festival (Hojoe Ceremony)

Address: Usa City, Oita Prefecture

Description: The Mid-autumn Festival (Hojoe Ceremony = release of captive animals) is held at the vermillion-lacquered Wama Shrine Ukiden near the mouth of Yorimogawa River which runs near the Usa Shrine into the Fuzenkai.
It is said that the this was the beginning of the Hojoe Ceremony tradition.
During the festival held in autumn, the mikoshi (portable shrine) is carried to Wama Shrine, then carried back to Usa Shrine after marsh snails are released near the mouth of the river to appease the spirits of the Hayato.

Date of photo shooting: 2015

Weather at the Time of Shooting: Sunny

Category: shrines/temples events/functions

Other: Places that look like other facilities Use of Drones Possible

Shooting Time Available comments: Contact the film commission.

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Name: Usa Film Commission

Address: Usa City Hall, 1030-1 Oaza Ueda, Usa city, Oita Prefecture, 879-0492

Website: http://fc.usa-city.jp/

Contact Information: TEL：+81-978-27-8171
FAX：+81-978-32-2324

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