Ikuta Shrine

February 3rd is Setsubun which means “the day before the beginning of spring.” It is also the lunar new year’s eve when the bean-throwing ceremony takes place at temples and shrines across Japan. Many families still perform the traditional ceremony to scare away all the evil spirits and bring good fortune for the year to come. Experience a traditional Japanese bean-throwing ceremony at Ikuta-jinja. A Shinto ritual takes place at the main hall from 1:45pm and the bean-throwing starts at 2pm. Popular celebrities perform the act along with 150 other bean throwers. Stage shows will be put on beforehand at noon.