In this divination ceremony, the weather and outcome of the year's rice harvest is divined from the way 36 arrows shot by two archers hit the target. Narashino City Pray for health and longevity Traditional event with a 300-year history. A procession of young men wearing traditional white costumes and brandishing 2-meter long swords, a drummer, and a man wearing a Tengu mask in the lead, makes the rounds of 500 houses to pray for the inhabitants' health and longevity. The events continue well into the night. Hachiman Shrine Omato Shinji 3 Hachiman Shrine, Maruyama Machi Archers shoot 9 arrows at a target to divine this year's crop.
People also pray for the well-being of their families, prosperity and traffic safety.
Kinouchi Kagura 3 Kinouchi Shrine, Omigawa Machi Juniza Kagura, consisting of twelve pieces dealing with figures and events from Japanese mythology. Traditional performance to pray for a rich harvest and prosperity. 3 Shirako Shrine, Shirako Machi Divination ceremony, where the year's harvest and fish catch is augured from the way arrows hit a target. This is accompanied by a rice planting ceremony. Taking part in the festival is said to bring prosperity to one's family.