Event Information

[Hida Region] Yuhana Festival & Ema Festival

Period	May 15, 2024 (Wednesday) (Held annually on May 15)
Time	"Ema Market" from around 1:00 PM "Yuhana Festival" Ritual from around 7:00 PM
Location	Hirayu Shrine precincts, Okuhida Onsenkyo Hirayu
Organizer	Hirayu Onsen Tourism Association (tel: 0578-89-3030)
Details	① This is a festival to express gratitude for the hot springs gushing out in Hirayu. Hot water collected from each hot spring source in Hirayu Onsen is put into a pot and boiled with a fire made from goma-ki (wooden prayer sticks) with wishes written on them. The boiled water is sprinkled on worshippers, and it is said to bring benefits such as good health and business prosperity. ② From around 1:00 PM, "Ema" (votive picture tablets), which have been passed down as lucky charms in Okuhida, are sold.

Contact Information

Okuhida Onsenkyo Tourism Association
TEL: 0578-89-2614 FAX: 0578-89-3200