Chochin Matsuri
(lantern lighting festival)
Usuki Hachiman Shrine

About 10,000 people within 24 towns are under the protection of the community diety. Harima area is one of the biggest. October 21, and 22 there is a two day festival. In one event young people use bamboo, dance, and break the paper lantern called Chouchin, in Japanese.

Go to SLIDE SHOW of the event.

To see a map of the East Harima area: click here

To read more about Himeji City: click here

To read about making the Chouchin: click here