🏮 Ikuta Jinja Sento Sai
生田神社千燈祭
Kobe, Hyogo (Ikuta Shrine) · Every year on 15 July
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Ikuta Shrine Sendo-sai is a summer Shinto ritual held every year on July 15 at Ikuta Shrine in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. As part of the shrine's annual observances, it is conducted in the main hall following the Natsu-koshi Oharae (summer purification) and the Chimimoryo-sai at the tower gate. It is a festival praying for health and longevity, and its main content involves transferring the sacred fire lit before the deity to a candle stand, with attendees each lighting a candle. Attendees can each light a flame while praying for health and longevity, and like the Natsu-koshi Oharae and Chimimoryo-sai, it is a festival that can be attended on the day. As one of Ikuta Shrine's annual observances, it is designated as a Shinto ritual held in the main hall from the evening of July 15.
Getting there
About 5 minutes on foot from Sannomiya Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway. Also within walking distance from JR Sannomiya Station and Hankyu/Hanshin Kobe-Sannomiya Station.
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