What is special about this tour?

It is the only opportunity for general participants to directly participate as 'special shrine land residents' in the 'Ogiyari' ceremony, which is held only once every 20 years, similar to the Ise Shrine.

When will the tour take place?

The tour will be held on April 11 (Saturday) and April 12 (Sunday), 2026.

What is included in the experience?

In addition to participating in the ceremony on the day, the day before includes a cultural lecture by the organizing committee, making hinoki chopsticks, and distribution of attire such as a happi coat.

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[kiond] The 'Jingu Shikinen Sengu', the Greatest Jingu Festival Held Once Every 20 Years, Begins | kiond × VISON Hotel Management × Taiki Town Tourism Association Realize the First Public Participation Tour for the Folk Event [Takihara-no-miya Okihiki]

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kiond, VISON, and Taiki Town Tourism Association will host a special tour on April 11-12, 2026, allowing the public to participate in the once-in-20-years 'Okihiki' ritual at Takihara-no-miya to address the local shortage of festival bearers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is special about this tour?: A: It is the only opportunity for general participants to directly participate as 'special shrine land residents' in the 'Ogiyari' ceremony, which is held only once every 20 years, similar to the Ise Shrine.
Q: When will the tour take place?: A: The tour will be held on April 11 (Saturday) and April 12 (Sunday), 2026.
Q: What is included in the experience?: A: In addition to participating in the ceremony on the day, the day before includes a cultural lecture by the organizing committee, making hinoki chopsticks, and distribution of attire such as a happi coat.