Traditional Agricultural Culture and Religion of the Kunisaki Peninsula Usa Area,Japan
Historically, the six hamlets of Musashi, Kunawa, Kunisaki, Tashibu,
Aki and Imi were founded along the ravines extending out radially
from the Futago mountain system, and came to be known as the
‘Rokugo.’
Cultural Festivals
The Kunisaki Peninsula is known as the region where of the formation of Kyushu’s largest manor by the priests and monks of the Usa Hachiman shrine and its associate temple Mirokuji, from which the Rokugomanzan culture’s
syncretic ideal of fusing Shinto and Buddhist philosophies flourished.
The Goshinkosai Festival
A vibrant procession celebrating
local deities and traditions,
showcasing the community's deep
cultural roots.
Shujo-onie Festival
A dramatic fire festival where
performers embody oni (demons)
to ward off evil spirits and pray for
a bountiful harvest.
Kebesu Festival
A unique and fiery spectacle
where participants engage in a
ritualistic 'fight' with fire to ensure
good fortune and protection.
Doburoku Festival
A celebration centered around
Doburoku, a home-brewed,
unrefined sake, offered to the
gods to pray for a good harvest.