Sumiyoshi-sai (Festival in Hiroshima Sumiyoshi shrine : July)

This festival is one of the three major festivals in Hiroshima. This festival is held on 14.15 days June of the old calendar every year.

  1. The front of Sumiyoshi shrine
    The front of Sumiyoshi shrine    		 Ceremony that passes straw circle
    Ceremony that passes straw circle    		 Purified ceremony
    Purified ceremony    		 Oarsmen that carries portable shrine
    Oarsmen that carries portable shrine
    Ship that put portable shrine
    Ship that put portable shrine    		 Divine service of boat rowed by hand
    Divine service of boat rowed by hand    		 Dedication of Shinto music and dancing 1
    Dedication of Shinto music and dancing 1    		 Dedication of Shinto music and dancing 2
    Dedication of Shinto music and dancing 2