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I encountered the first day festival of Ko Inari Shrine!

As I walked around Ginza 1-chome, I saw a flag set up.

On February 14th, when I thought there was something, I came across the "Hatsuno Matsuri" held at Ko Inari Shrine in Ginza 1-chome, so I will introduce it.

Hatsuma is the first noon day in February, and the first noon festival is the first day of February 711, when Inari Oga was first enshrined at Mikamine of Mt. Inari. It is a festival that prays for Oga's vast and unbearable deity.

On the day of the event, I was asked to come to chief priest from Hie-jinja Shrine to give me felicitation, so I was nervously watching Shinto ritual, which I rarely see in front of me.
After chief priest gave the congratulatory words, people who seemed to be local officials came one after another with Sakaki.

 I encountered the first day festival of Ko Inari Shrine!

The general public also asked me to come freely, and I also visited.

 I encountered the first day festival of Ko Inari Shrine!

In the cold weather, it was worth seeing until the end.
It is said that worshiping Inari Shrine at the first noon will benefit you.

When you come to Ginza 1-chome, please come and visit "Ko Inari Shrine".

~ About Ko Inari Shrine ~
The shrine has been enshrined in Ginza 1-chome since the Edo period. (1-5-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku)
enshrined deity is the god of the soul of Ukano. It is Mikogami of Susanoogami, the same god as Kura Inatama no Mikoto.
The detailed origin is unknown, but it is said that it was recommended by Fushimiinari in Kyoto and worshiped here.
In the Edo period, there was a time when it was called "Tachiuri Inari" because of the city of swords and Wakizashi.
It is also known for its benefits for marriage, thriving business, and security at home, and was rebuilt by the people living in the city after the Great Fire of the Meiji era, the Great Kanto Earthquake, and the war.