Hiragasa naked pilgrimage

Hachimantai City

Central Iwate

January 8, 2025

    Naked pilgrimage is an event to pray for good health, family safety, and a good harvest, and has been performed by men since ancient times, but it is now practiced by housewives to pray for the good fortune and long life of their husbands and sons who went to war in the Pacific War. It remains until. It is known nationwide as an unprecedented case of violent behavior by a woman. [Date] January 8th every year

    Venue
    028-7100 Hachimantai City Hirakasa/Miyata Shrine to Hachimantai City Obara/Yasaka Shrine
    Hours
    January 8, 2025
    8:30am to 1:30pm
    Inquiries
    (One company) Hachimantai City Tourism Association 0195-78-3500

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