Festivals in Izumo are a time when the people gather around the god to fulfill their wish to live a happy life.
Some other major festivals are January 1, Omike Festival; January 3, Fukumukae Festival; January 5, Beginning Sermon Festival; February 17, Kikoku (prayer for abundant crops) Festival; April 1, Kyoso Festival; June 1, Suzumidono Festival; and August 6-9 is Izumo Oyashiro-kyo Religion Festival.