Yamabushi mountain priests clad in traditional robes, together with the fearsome goriki, force a heaping mound of red bean rice upon their guestsAccording to oral tradition, this New Year celebration has been passed down for more than 650 years in the Hokkoji region. In this ritual, the gods descend upon the human world to enjoy a feast offered with the utmost pure heart. As such it is believed to have been heavily influenced by the Nikko shugendo ascetic Buddhist practices. The yamabushi (mountain priests) emerge wearing Buddhist robes along with hats worn by ancient court nobles, and carrying pilgrim’s staffs. They are accompanied by the goriki, an imposing figure wearing a frightening mask and carrying a club. A mountain of azuki rice is forced upon the old and new festival participants as well as guests, and local customs and requests are conveyed to them.Arrows being shot from Kamishinkyo Bridge, following the battles of the gods! A majestic ritual held in prayers for the warding off of calamities and good luck for the new year.A sacred ritual where arrows are shot toward Mount Akagi from Kamishinkyo Bridge at Nikko Futarasan Jinja Chugushi Shrine at 10 a.m. on January 4th. It is based on an legend where a master archer joined forces with the God of Mt. Futara and pierced the eye of a giant centipede that was an incarnation of the God of Mt. Akagi, when the God of Mt. Futara and the God of Mt. Akagi were at war at Senjogahara over lakes, plateaus, hot springs, and territories lying between them a long time ago. It is said that those who pick up the arrows can receive blessings at the shrine for warding off calamities and bring good luck, and taking back the arrows as items for warding off evil can let them enjoy good things to come throughout the year.Date:Every year on January 4Place:Kamishinkyo Bridge at Nikko Futarasan Jinja Chugushi ShrineCar: About 30 min. by car from the Kiyotaki IC on the Nikko Utsunomiya Toll RoadNikko Futarasan Jinja Chugushi Shrine開催日:毎年1月3日場所:発光路公民館(郷土文化保存伝習館)車:東北自動車道「栃木I.C.」より約45分鹿沼市教育委員会事務局 文化課0289-62-1172Date:Every year on January 3Place:Hokkoji Community Center (Local Culture Preservation Hall)Car: Approximately 45 minutes from the Tochigi I.C., Tohoku ExpresswayCultural Assets Coordinator, Culture Department, Kanuma City Board of Education Office開催日:毎年1月4日場所:日光二荒山神社中宮祠の上神橋車:日光宇都宮有料道路「清滝I.C.」より車で約30分日光二荒山神社中宮祠 0288-55-0017発光路の鎮守である妙見(みょうけん)神社では、9時から「神事」を執り行う。その後、10時から発光路公民館で「強飯式」が行われる。The ritual begins at 9:00am at Myoken Shrine, which houses the local guardian deity of the Hokkoji area. The Gohan Shiki (offering of red bean rice to guests) is held at 10:00am at the Hokkoji Community Center.厳寒のなかで神職らが矢を放つ際、射手や参列者が一斉に「ヤアー」という鬨(とき)の声を張り上げる様はとても勇壮。The cries of “Yaa!” by the archers and attendees when the priests shoot the arrows in the bitter cold is truly majestic.袈裟衣姿の山伏と恐ろしい強力が、高盛りの小豆飯を強いる!地元に残る口碑(こうひ)伝承によれば650年以上前から行われているとされる、発光路地域に伝わる正月行事。人間界を訪れる神仏を、人々が心を込めたご馳走でもてなすことに起源がある儀式で、日光修験の影響を強く受けているのが特徴。立烏帽子(たてえぼし)と袈裟をまとい金剛杖を持った「山伏」と、恐ろしい面をかぶり責め棒を手にした「強力(ごうりき)」が登場。新旧の祭り当番や来賓などに対して、高々と盛りつけた小豆飯を強い、地域のしきたりや要望などを申し伝える。神々の戦にならい上神橋から矢を射る!新年の災難除・開運を祈る勇壮な神事新年1月4日の午前10時に、日光二荒山神社中宮祠(ちゅうぐうし)の上神橋(かみしんきょう)から赤城山に向かって矢を射る神事。その昔、二荒山神(ふたらやまがみ)と赤城山神(あかぎやまがみ)がお互いの間に横たわる湖沼・高原・温泉などの領地をめぐって戦場ガ原で争った際、二荒山神に加勢した弓の名人が、赤城山神の化身である大ムカデの目を射抜いたという故事に由来。放たれた矢を拾って、破魔矢として持ち帰ると、一年間良いことがあると言われている。正月の行事国指定重要無形民俗文化財正月の行事EventAccessContactEventAccessContactイベント情報アクセスお問い合わせ先ホームページ ▶ URL https://www.city.kanuma.tochigi.jp/0299/info-0000001963-1.htmlイベント情報アクセスお問い合わせ先ホームページ ▶ URL http://www.futarasan.jp/event_sys.shtml?1378ここが見どころ !ここが見どころ !栃木県/鹿沼市 Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture栃木県/日光市 Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture10000※掲載されている情報は、令和7(2025)年12月末現在の情報であり、お出かけの際には、事前に最新情報をご確認下さい。 *The information provided is current as of the end of December 2025 (Reiwa 7). Please check the latest information before planning your visit.※掲載されている情報は、令和7(2025)年12月末現在の情報であり、お出かけの際には、事前に最新情報をご確認下さい。 *The information provided is current as of the end of December 2025 (Reiwa 7). Please check the latest information before planning your visit.ほ っ こう じ ごう は ん しきHokkoji-No-Gohan Shikiにっ こう ふ た ら さん じ ん じゃ む しゃ さいNikko Futarasan-jinja Mushasai発光路の強飯式 日光二荒山神社 武射祭
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