This traditional event has been held for over 160 years in the Dainyu district of Itoshima. On August 15th, during Obon, vines are collected from the mountains to create a thick, long rope. In front of Dainyu Hakusan Shrine, the local guardian deity, a tug-of-war is held between two teams: the young men’s group and the combined group of middle-aged men and children. After three rounds, the rope is cut in two, and from the winning team’s (the “Hotoke” team) rope, a ring is made for a children’s sumo tournament.
• 8/15 (Thu.) *slight rain or shine
• 15:00~17:30
• Free viewing
• Dainyu Hakusan Shrine
• 2564 Nijofukui, Itoshima City, Fukuoka
• https://kanko-itoshima.jp/spot/dainyukazura/