[Held in 2023] “ OTO-ORI ” is a traditional cultural event that has been handed down in Tojo , Shobara City , Hiroshima Prefecture for over 400 years ~Schedule, access, etc.~

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"OTO-ORI " is a traditional cultural event that has been passed down in Tojo-cho, Tojo Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture for over 400 years. In 2023, it will be held on Saturday, November 4th. Local people wear costumes and weapons that have been handed down from generation to generation and march ...

Latest update : 2024.01.23

What is OTO-ORI, a traditional cultural event that has continued for over 400 years?

“OTO-ORI ” is a traditional cultural event that has been handed down in Tojo -cho , Shobara City in the northeastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture. As you can see in the photo at the beginning, the horo-shu wearing splendid costumes, the brave warrior procession, the feudal lord procession, and the hana-children procession all come together as one, marching through the streets that retain the vestiges of a castle town.

``OTO-ORI'' is a traditional cultural event that has continued in Tojo Town for over 400 years.After the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, Masanori Fukushima, who was appointed as the lord of Hiroshima, sent one of the three chief retainers, Hayato Nagao, to the Tojo Town. It is said that the festival began when Hayato Nagao, who was appointed as the lord of the castle of Mangoku, added a warrior procession to the festival mikoshi procession to celebrate the victory at Sekigahara.

Later, in the 1700s, mikoshi from Kawanishi Hachimangu Shrine and Ten Shrine Shrine started going to Tojo, and the parade of mikoshis that paraded through the streets of Tojo and returned to Hachimangu Shrine came to be called ``OTO-ORI.'' Currently, it is held by the OTO-ORI Preservation Promotion Association as a gallant and gorgeous historical magnificent procession event.

2023 Tojo“OTO-ORI” schedule

The 2023 "OTO-ORI" is scheduled to be held on Saturday, November 4th. For more information, please check the OTO-ORI Facebook page.

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I would like to introduce you to the "OTO-ORI " schedule. The opening ceremony for " OTO-ORI " will be held at Tojo Elementary School from 12:00. Until then, we will be holding a bazaar selling snacks and OTO-ORI goods, so please take a look.

Once the opening ceremony and opening events are over, the "OTO-ORI" procession finally leaves! The warrior procession, daimyo procession, and horo-shu depart in order and parade through the castle town. At several locations, including the main town hall, brave demonstrations by gun and cannon corps are held. (*Times and events are subject to change.)

Access to the “OTO-ORI” venue

The venue for Tojo``OTO-ORI'' is the area from the ticket gate of JR Tojo Station to Tojo Elementary School and Yumachi Yatsukawa Okan area. As there are few trains running to JR Tojo Station, it is convenient to travel by private car or express bus.

If you are coming by car, it takes about 3 hours from Osaka on the expressway, about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Hiroshima, about 2 hours from Okayama, and about 1 hour from Fukuyama Higashi IC on National Route 182.

From the Hiroshima area, it takes about 3 hours by express bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Tojo Station. (2,300 yen one-way; fares vary depending on busy/busy days)

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How to enjoy “ OTO-ORI”

The most eye-catching thing on the OTO-ORI is the magnificent costumes of the horo-shu. horo is a variation of the armor worn by warriors on the battlefield to ward off arrows, and is decorated with sazanka flowers and warrior dolls. Please take a close look at the horo that have been carefully preserved and passed down from generation to generation.

During the Daimyo procession, a group of lords, princesses, and others can view gorgeous historical magnificent. The interaction between the lord and magistrate and the joint demonstration with the warrior procession are must-sees.

The warrior procession is a procession of the general, adjutant general, noisemakers, gun corps, and cannon corps. Enjoy the impressive performance of the gun and cannon corps that will amaze your children.

During the hana-children Procession, onlookers can't help but smile when they see older children walking down the street in cute costumes.

Tojo“OTO-ORI” event details

・Date: November 4, 2023

・Hours 12:00-16:00

・Holding location: Tojo Elementary School, around Tojo Station, and around Yumachi Yatsukawa Okan.

・Nearest station JR Tojo Station

Written by

Street Preservation Promotion Association

Hiroshima

We would like to introduce you to the charm of Odori, a traditional cultural event that has been passed down since the Edo period in Tojo-cho, Shobara City, located in the northeastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture. This event, which is held in early November every year, features people wearing magnificent horo costumes, cute Chinese children, princesses, and brave warriors wearing armor. None, parade through the castle town. We will be spreading the word about ``Odori'' and the charms of the castle town of Tojo, so please come and visit us.

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