July 20, 2022 (Wednesday) *Karasu fans and fans will be distributed on July 18, 19, and 20, 2022 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)
Many worshippers come to the shrine for sumomo (Japanese apricot), fans, and folding fans.
The Sumo Festival is held annually on July 20 at Ookunitama Shrine in Fuchu City, Tokyo. The origin of this festival is said to be that Minamoto no Yoriyoshi, Yoshie and their son prayed for victory at Okunitama Shrine on their way to the pacification of the Abe clan in Oshu (the Former Nine Years’ War), which they successfully won. On the way back to the shrine, he made a pilgrimage to express his gratitude for the victory. At that time, he offered plums as one of the offerings to the gods, and a plums market was set up on the shrine grounds, which is said to be the origin of the Plum Festival.
On the day of the festival, the shrine distributes “karasu fans” and “karasu fans,” which are believed to bring a good harvest, prevent epidemics, and ward off bad luck. It is believed that if you fan yourself with these fans, you will get rid of agricultural pests and heal the sick, and if you display them at your entrance, you will prevent misfortune from befalling you and bring you happiness. In addition to the sumomo (Japanese apricot), the approach to the shrine is lined with many stalls and bustling with people.
Event SummaryOutline
| Location | Okunitama Shrine 3-1 Miyamachi, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo |
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| Access |
5 minutes from Fuchu Station on Keio Line, 5 minutes from Fuchu Honmachi Station on JR Nambu Line and Musashino Line
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| Holding period | July 20, 2022 (Wednesday) *This year, karasu fans and fans will be distributed on July 18 (Monday), 19 (Tuesday), and 20 (Wednesday), 2022 to prevent infectious diseases. |
| Opening Hours | Monday, July 18, 9:00-17:00; Tuesday, July 19, 9:00-17:00; Wednesday, July 20, 6:00-19:00 |
| Contact Us | 042-362-2130 |
| Related Links | Official Site |
