Yakujin Festival” will be held at “Mizuoka Hachiman Shrine,” Tarumi’s “god of misfortune.

The “Yakujin Festival” will be held at “Zuigaoka Hachiman Shrine” (Tarumi Ward, Kobe City) on January 18, 19 and 20.

Source: Official website of Zuigaoka Hachiman Shrine

Zuigaoka Hachiman Shrine has been enshrined as the god of misfortune in Tarumi since ancient times. Hachiman-O-no-Mikoto, the god of good luck, prosperity of family business, family safety, safe childbirth, and traffic safety, Tenjin, the god of learning, Arakami, the god of the kitchen, and Houtaiko, the god of success in life, are all enshrined here.

Source: Zuigaoka Hachiman Shrine official website

Tens of thousands of people visit the shrine every year for the Yakujin Festival, which has been held since the Edo period.

The “Yakujin Festival” is held from 9:00 a.m. to around 8:00 p.m. (the last prayer is accepted at 7:30 p.m.), and during this period, reservations for prayers are not required.

The festival is held to pray not only for the prevention of bad luck, but also for the prevention of misfortune, good luck, family safety, and health and longevity. Family members are also welcome to come to the shrine and pray together.

Please note that during the Yakujin Matsuri, you cannot visit the shrine by car. It is recommended to use public transportation and walk to the shrine, as it is about an 8-minute walk from Tarumi Station.

＜A word from the reporter:
“Zuigaoka Hachiman Shrine” is called “Tarumi no Yakujin-san” (Tarumi’s god of misfortune). We are glad that the whole family can pray together for good health and protection from disasters.

Detailed information

Period

January 18 (Sat.) – 20 (Mon.), 2025

Place

Zuigaoka Hachiman Shrine
(1-3-5 Takamaru, Tarumi-ku, Kobe)
Google Map

Hours

9:00 – around 20:00 (Prayers are accepted until 19:30)

TEL

078-707-3654

• Zuigaoka Hachiman Shrine official website https://mizuokahachiman.com/
• Official Instagram of Zuigaoka Hachiman Shrine https://www.instagram.com/mizuoka_hachiman/