Hayachine Shrine Somin Festival

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

March 17th every year

    *The details for 2024 will be announced later. Hoping for good health, naked men compete for Sominbukuro in the snowy precincts of Hayachine Shrine. Inside the bag are 365 pieces branded with the symbols of the zodiac. The enthusiasm of men calls for spring. [Date] March 17th every year [Access] Route 1: Shin-Hanamaki Station (about 20 minutes by bus) ⇒ Old Osako Bus Terminal (about 30 minutes by taxi) ⇒ Hayachine Shrine Route 2: Hanamaki IC (about 50 minutes by car) ⇒ Hayachine Shrine

    Venue
    1-1 Uchikawame, Osako-cho, Hanamaki-shi, Iwate 028-3201
    Hours
    March 17th every year
    ◎10:00-12:00
    (The Somin Bag competition will be held around 10:30)
    *General participation is possible on the day
    Inquiries
    Hanamaki City Hall Osako General Branch 0198-41-3122 0198-48-2943
    Other
    *Video and camera photography for commercial purposes is prohibited.

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