The Miyazakijingu Taisai (Miyazaki Shrine Grand Festival) is a traditional festival at one of Miyazaki’s major Shinto shrines with a history of more than 140 years.
The festival features a “procession of the gods” on both days from 1pm until 4pm. Participants in the parade where traditional garb and some will be on horseback.
In the evening of the second day, there will also be entertainment in and around Jinmu-Sama Square.
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