Imomiya Shrine Grounds (Suhou-tei Matsuri Venue) (忌宮神社境内(数方庭祭会場))
Flow of the course
About 20 min from the previous stop
About 210 min here
About this spot
The Suhou-tei Matsuri, held over seven days (August 7-13, 2026) at Imomiya Shrine in Chofu, is a grand summer festival with over 1,800 years of history, reportedly tracing its origins to the time of Emperor Chuai. Young men carry towering bamboo branches decorated with silk flowers, parading through the shrine grounds with shouts of "Kiri-hyoutan," creating a magnificent spectacle. As the night deepens, the shrine grounds fill with numerous spectators, and the sight of numerous tall bamboo branches swaying against the night sky is a breathtaking spectacle unique to Shimonoseki, unlike any festival seen elsewhere.
Season & hours
Name: 数方庭祭
Date & time: 8/7 (Fri)–8/13 (Thu) 19:30–21:00（神事は19:00–）
Venue: 下関市長府宮の内町1-18・忌宮神社境内
Tips
The venue becomes very crowded at night, and parking lots may fill up early. Since the shrine grounds become densely packed, families with small children may prefer to observe from a distance rather than pushing toward the front for safety.
Best time to visit
After 5:00 PM, with the most impressive displays beginning after 7:00 PM when the bamboo parade reaches its peak.
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Yamaguchi Prefecture, Shimonoseki City, Imomiya Shrine Grounds
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2026 Suhou-tei Matsuri (数方庭祭) Full-Day Experience Course
Yamaguchi
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