Mr. Ando and I finished the video shooting for homa burning, the Buddhist rite of burning wood sticks at Mudouji temple.
https://authentic-visit.jp/activities/20170102172958

We packed our camera equipment and talked about where to collect information. We started driving towards the town. All of a sudden, men dressed in white carrying omikoshi crossed the road. We stopped the car immediately and started filming without any preparation.

Omikoshi arrived at the main shrine

Omikoshi arrived at the main shrine

Omikoshi crossing the road at Tsuiki, Bungo-Takada

The Shinto priest is thanking all the men for working hard to carry the miniature shrine

Buddhist parishioner family joining the celebration for happiness and good harvest

For your information :
Name of shrine :Tsuiji Toko Hachiman Jinjya Shrine

When I encountered this happening was 9 September 2016 sunday.
Please contact for this omikoshi festival info-bt@showanomachi.com
http://www.showanomachi.com/en/inquiries/

Related web:http://www.showanomachi.com/en/

Photograph and text by meguru hayata