Hojozu-hachimangu Shrine’s Tsukiyama Ritual
For the annual fall festival of Hojozu-hachimangu Shrine, a temporary altar called a "tsukiyama" [ constructed mountain ] is built next to an old pine tree. A ritual is then held to summon divine spirits from the sea to the tree. This ritual traces back to an ancient custom of summoning gods from the sea to a tsukiyama during festivals. It is thought to be the origin of "hikiyama" festival floats.
| Name | Hojozu-hachimangu Shrine’s Tsukiyama Ritual | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation level | Prefecture | Designation classification | Intangible Folk Cultural Property |
| Type | Designation/registration day | January 18, 1982 | |
| Municipality | Imizu City | Location | 2-2-27, Hachiman-cho [ 10/2 ] |
| Ownership/management | Hojozu-hachimangu Cultural Property Preservation Association | Member | |
| Structure | Era | ||