The 'Okiori Event' is a traditional folk event in Ise with over 550 years of history, where the citizens of Ise, as shrine citizens, pull cypress logs used for the reconstruction of the shrine buildings of Ise Grand Shrine into the shrine. It is designated as a cultural property by the city and the nation and is said to be the most lively event among the festivals and events of Shikinen Sengu.

Outer Shrine Okiori (Land Pulling) Inner Shrine Okiori (River Pulling)

Schedule

Inner Shrine River Pulling (all 4 days), July 25th to August 2nd (Saturdays and Sundays)

Isuzu River near Uratabashi Bridge to Inner Shrine Garden

8:00 AM to 3:40 PM

Estimated Departure Time from Isuzu River

1st 10:00 AM, 2nd 10:20 AM, 3rd 10:40 AM, 4th 11:00 AM, 5th 11:20 AM, 6th 11:40 AM

Estimated Arrival Time at Uji Bridge

1st 1:40 PM, 2nd 2:00 PM, 3rd 2:20 PM, 4th 2:40 PM, 5th 3:00 PM, 6th 3:20 PM

What is the Okiori Event?

The folk event of the 'Okiori Event' will be held over two years, Reiwa 8 and 9, in preparation for the 63rd Shikinen Sengu in Reiwa 15. The Outer Shrine 'Land Pulling' was implemented from May to June this year. The Inner Shrine 'River Pulling' will be implemented from July to August. For the 63rd Shikinen Sengu Okiori, 72 delicacy teams within Ise City are scheduled to perform the delicacy, and each team is preparing for the upcoming main event.

The 'Okiori Event' is an event where materials for the construction of the shrine are offered and dedicated. This is one of the few opportunities for citizens to participate in the events for Shikinen Sengu, and as a folk event, it has a unique tradition that has been passed down, making it the most lively event in Ise.

Each delicacy team, before the event begins, visits shrines such as Futami Okitama Shrine as 'Hama Sankei.' This has the meaning of 'misogi,' or purifying oneself before offering materials to the gods, and they pray for the safety of the delicacy event. March to April, just before the main pulling, is the peak season for 'Hama Sankei,' and the streets of Futami are bustling with delicacy teams in various happi coats.

*Note: Only the delicacy by local delicacy teams will be implemented in the River Pulling delicacy. There is no delicacy by special shrine citizens.

Official Website

For detailed schedules and traffic regulations, please check the Ise Shikinen Sengu Committee's website.

*Note: While there are no plans for large-scale traffic restrictions during the River Pulling, traffic will be restricted for about 5 minutes when the sled loaded with materials passes under bridges such as Uratabashi Bridge, so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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Application for Coverage and Photography *For media personnel

・Target: Media organizations, publishers, television, radio, web media, video production companies, etc.

・Application method: Online application

・Application deadline: July 23rd, 2026 (Thursday)

・Application destination: Ise City, Industrial Tourism Department, Tourism Attraction Course

・URL: https://logoform.jp/f/XxZS0

*Note: Regarding points of attention for coverage and photography, please refer to the materials distributed at the pre-briefing held on April 23rd (Thursday) and via email as needed. For those who have applied for coverage and photography for the first time, we will send you the materials regarding points of attention via email.

*Note: If there are any additional items to be shared, we will send them to the email address you entered in the application form.

*Note: Those who have applied for the River Pulling schedule during the Land Pulling implementation period do not need to reapply.

*Note: Please apply to the Shrine Bureau for photography within the Shrine precincts.

Contact for Inquiries Regarding This Release

Ise City, Industrial Tourism Department, Tourism Attraction Course, Okuno・Kaku

TEL｜0596-21-5565

e-mail｜[email protected]

Ise Shikinen Sengu Committee Secretariat Uejima

TEL｜0596-25-5215

e-mail｜[email protected]

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