Adakaya-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Adakaya-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Matsue with simple, traditional buildings that blend into the natural surroundings. The site features stone pathways, wooden carvings, traditional decorations, and sits near the Iu River with open spaces and trees.
The shrine is connected to a major festival held every ten years dating back more than 370 years, originally founded as prayers for good harvests. Over the centuries, the celebration grew into a large event with boat processions and expanded through support from nearby fishing villages.
The shrine is tied to local traditions and community festivals where visitors join in ritual celebrations. People bring small offerings and participate in customs passed down through generations.
The shrine is located about five kilometers from the main train station and is easily reached by local bus or bicycle. Visitors should respect local customs by bowing slightly when passing through the torii gate and washing hands at the purification fountain before entering.
The festival features a striking boat procession with about one hundred vessels stretching over a kilometer down the river, led by four large decorated boats. The boats move in rhythm with dance performances, creating a rare sight for visitors.
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