Ayabe Shrine

Ayabe Shrine (綾部神社) is a shrine of the kami Hachiman, located in Miyaki, Saga, Saga Prefecture, Japan.

In July 1189, Ayabe Shirodayu Michitoshi, prayed for victory in the Battle of Ōshū.

[6] On July 15 every year, flags are raised on trees at the shrine.

After five days, the location of the flag is used to predict future weather events.

[1] A festival is held every year with various Shinto rituals and sumo wrestling to mark the event.