The World Famous Tagata "Fertility" Festival - March 15, 2008
Pictures from: The Yamasa Institute
The most famous mikoshi (portable shrine) in Japan
One of the prayer spots at Shinmei shrine
The bell at Shinmei shrine is a little different from the usual
The portable shrines being blessed before their short journey
Shinto priests
Sarutahiko-no-okami
Young lady carrying one of the smaller, but still rather large phallus
The sake cart with an interesting decoration
Yesterday's hero. The old phallus whose time is nearly over
Yakitori store, typical festival food
Remember your visit with some interesting souvenirs