大分県地域資源素材集　大分｜Oita Essentials
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大分県地域資源素材集　大分｜Oita Essentials
大分県地域資源素材集　大分｜Oita Essentials 大分県地域資源素材集　大分｜Oita Essentials

This book is packed full of ‘essentials’, that are indispensable when talking about Oita. We hope this guide is a gateway for those unfamiliar with Oita, whether from Japan or abroad, offering insight into what Oita is really like among the many regions of Japan.

For locals or those acquainted with Oita, many of the places in the book may be familiar. However, by looking at them again with fresh eyes, you may discover new aspects and find yourself pleasantly surprised. We compiled this guide hoping to bring you moments of rediscovery and delightful new insights.

One of the charms of Oita, we feel, is that even in well-known tourist spots, the scenery reflects everyday life. The local inhabitants who live and breathe there, shine quietly, with their culture and daily activities becoming a natural extension of this scenery. The light and gentle breeze felt only on that day and at that moment, along with the conversations exchanged with locals or fellow visitors, forge, and build upon, a deeper and more meaningful connection between visitors and Oita.

The book contains only a slice of what Oita has to offer. We hope that the narratives behind each of the essentials featured will inspire readers to discover their own ways of appreciating and exploring Oita, developing a love for the region.

Oita Prefectural Government

3-3-1 Otemachi, Oita-shi,
Oita 870-8501
Tel

097-506-2112

Fax

097-506-1729

Email

a14180@pref.oita.lg.jp

どぶろくまつり（杵築市）
DOBUROKU FESTIVAL / Kitsuki City

DOBUROKU FESTIVAL / Kitsuki City

The ‘Doburoku (Cloudy Sake) Festival’, takes place annually on the 17th and 18th of October at the Shirahigetawara Shrine in the Ota district of Kitsuki City. It is a traditional event with a history that dates back over 1,300 years. The tradition of offering doburoku to the Gods to pray for a bountiful harvest and good health is still passed on with great care.

The ‘First Brewing Ceremony’ is held annually on the 25th of September, prior to the festival. In a brewery set up in the shrine grounds, local ujiko (people who live in the area where the shrine is located and who believe in that God) brew doburoku using traditional methods. Once brewed, the sake is served to worshippers during the festival, allowing them to appreciate its milky white colour, gentle sweetness and distinctive flavour. Worshippers journey from across the country to enjoy this doburoku.

On the day of the festival, the shrine grounds are filled with people as dedications to kagura (a Shinto ritual ceremonial dance) and mikoshi (portable shrines) parades take place. The solemn atmosphere of the ritual and the warm hospitality of the local people can be experienced in unison, making it a memorable experience.

どぶろくまつり
どぶろくまつり