砂かけ祭
Hirose Shrine, Nara
Feb 11

A unique religious ritual where a fierce sand fight takes place. It is said that the harder the participants fight, the more blessed the year’s crops will be with rainfall. Wear goggles and put your camera into plastic bag for protection!

Time: 2pm • Admission: Free • Access: JR Horyuji Stn, 30-min walk / 10-min bike ride / 5-min taxi ride • yamatoji.nara-kankou.or.jp/01shaji/01jinja/02west_area/hirosejinja/event/0000000001