# Kohnodai Tsuji-Kiri at Kohnodai Tenman Shrine
_国府台辻切り／国府台天満神社_

- **When:** Sun, Jan 17, 2027 (JST)
- **Where:** Kōnodai Tenman Shrine, Ichikawa — 3-11 Kōnodai, Ichikawa, Chiba
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.750324,139.898117
- **Price:** price on the official site
- **Category:** Cultural & Ethnic Festivals
- **Official site:** https://maruchiba.jp/event/detail_13448.html
- **On Tokyo Events:** https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/kohnodai-tsuji-kiri-at-kohnodai-tenman-shrine

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The Tsuji-Kiri is a folk ritual involving the creation of large straw snakes to spiritually block the four corners of the village, preventing evil spirits and epidemics from entering. Four two-meter-long straw snakes are made, infused with sacred sake, and ritually energized before being tied to trees at four locations. These snakes remain exposed to the elements until the following year, symbolically watching over the town's safety. Visitors are welcome to observe. The snake-making and ceremony are held annually on January 17 at Kohnodai Tenman Shrine.

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Source: Tokyo Events — https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/kohnodai-tsuji-kiri-at-kohnodai-tenman-shrine