This ritual is derived from the myth of Momotaro slaying the demon (Prince Kibitsuhiko defeating Ura), which has been preserved at this shrine. It is a purification ritual in which divine arrows are shot in four directions (to the east, west, south, and north) to prevent the fierce kami (gods or deities) from entering.

During the Grand Spring Rites, there is a ritual where an offering of 75 sets of sacred food and sacred treasures are carried in a procession down the long corridor. This magnificent spectacle is a rare and famous Shinto ritual. The Grand Spring Rites are a festival to pray for a good harvest.

During the Grand Autumn Rites, there is a ritual where an offering of 75 sets of sacred food and sacred treasures are carried in a procession down the long corridor. This magnificent spectacle is a rare and famous Shinto ritual. The Grand Autumn Rites are a celebration to give thanks for the harvest.

Shichi-Go-San is an event that celebrates the growth of children who are seven, five, and three years old. It is said that the festival started on November 15, 1681, to pray for the health of Tokugawa Tokumatsu, the lord of Tatebayashi Castle. We give thanks for the children's growth and pray for divine protection.