The "iwashimizu festival" was held at iwashimizu hachimangu shrine in yawata city, kyoto prefecture. children released fish and performed an elegant dance.｜overview

On September 15, 2026, the Iwashimizu Festival—the most important festival of Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine in Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture—was held. In the morning, a "Hojo" (ritual release of living creatures) ceremony took place at a river at the foot of the mountain; children released fish and performed an elegant dance to pray for peace.

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