Picture of Festival at Rokusho-no-miya Shrine from "Guide to Famous Spots of Edo Vol.3"
Compiled by Saitō Chōshū, Painted by Hasegawa Settan 1834-1836 (Tempō 5 to Tempō 7) Kaga Collection 256

Rokusho-no-miya, namely Ōkunitama Shrine Annual Grand Festival are held during the period between April 30 and May 6. The "Komakurabe" horse-riding ritual held on the evening of May 3 was held by provincial governors in the ancient times.


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