Houchou shiki (Knife Ceremony)
Come and witness the skills and techniques of the traditional knife ceremony that dates from the Heian Period. You must reserve in advance to observe this at the Takabe Shrine.
RitualDate / best time to visit
May 17
Oct 17
Nov 23
Oct 17
Nov 23
Access
3 min. by bus from JR Chikura station, then 8 min. from 'Takabe Jinja entrance' stop
Location
62 Minamiasai, Chikura-cho, Minamiboso City
Phone
Chikura tourist information center
0470-44-3581
0470-44-3581