The Okihiki ceremony, which is part of the Shikinen Sengu (period rebuilding of the shrine) ceremony held at Izushi Shrine in Isobe-cho, Shima City, will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
This is a folk event that has been passed down for generations in Isobe-cho, Shima City, in which local people work together to pull timber for the government.
The impressive sight of them working together to move forward is one of the highlights that allows you to get a real feel for the history and culture of the region.
"Okihiki" is a traditional event that originated from the Shinto ritual of pulling timber for the shrine's Shikinen Sengu (period reconstruction of the shrine), in which local people join forces to pull the timber forward.
It has been cherished and passed down as a folk event that conveys Shima's culture and history to the present day.
| Date | 2026 / 4 / 12 (sun) |
| Reception Hours | 9: 30 ~ |
| Estimated Arrival | 15: 00 (scheduled) |
| Venue and course | Kiba Park (next to Shima-Isobe Station) to Izushi Shrine |
| Sponsorship | Tree Pulling Volunteer Association |
| 9:30 | Receptionist |
| 9:50 | Purification |
| 10:00 | Departure Ceremony: Speeches (Speeches, ribbon cutting, sake barrel breaking, etc.) |
| 10:40 | The second float departs (leaving behind). |
| 11:00 | The second float departs (leaving behind). |
| 14:30 | Arrived at Izawa Shrine |
| 15:00 | End of meeting. |
2026.3.27 (Fri)
*Applications may close once capacity is reached.
Tree Pulling Volunteer Association
TEL:0599-55-2660
(Weekdays 10:00-12:00/13:00-15:00)
Please refer to the document on the right for information regarding parking and restrooms.
Red → Parking lot (there is a sign)
Blue → Toilet
*In addition to public restrooms, Shima City's disaster relief toilet trucks will also be deployed.
Around Kiba Park
↓ (Around 9:00 to 13:30)
Next to Isobe Agricultural Employment Improvement Center
↓ (Around 10:00 to 14:00)
Intersection of National Route 167
↓ (Around 12:00 to 15:00)
Near Isobe Pool
*Please note that the restricted hours may change on the day due to weather conditions, the progress of the event, etc.
Please note that due to road closures around Isobe Station, access to the parking lot on the west side of Shima Isobe Station Plaza will be restricted.
Details belowShima City Homepage.
Izawanomiya 
