Memorial Service for old/snapped Needles
Hari-kuyo/針供養

at Mikoromo-sha shrine/御衣神社
in Wakamiya hachimansha Shrine/若宮八幡社 yard

Feb. 8th (annual)
11:00-11:30 (Shinto ritual),
11:30-14:00 (Tofu and konnyaku bases are settled)

stick snapped or old needles in the tofu or konnyaku bases

Harikuyo ceremony is held for snapped or old needles to appreciate helping people who concerned with sewing
and wish their progress.
After the Shinto ritual, people stick needles in the tofu or konnyaku bases.(11:30- )

In front of Mikoromo Shrine	norito/Shinto prayer	In fromt of Hari-zuka/needles' grave
Two tofu bases and a konnyaku base	Young ladies stick needles	Oged ladies also stick needles
There are many ladies in kimono.	Just like a decoration cake	konnyaku base

Mikoromo-jinja shrine	Hari-zuka (mound for needles) with offerings

inquiries
Wakamiya Hachimansha
TEL: 052-241-0810

access
Get off at Yabacho sta. on the Meijo subway line.
Take exit No.4.
approx. 10-min. walk

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