temporary shrine for a sacred palanquin during a festival
A place where the mikoshi (portable shrine) rests during a matsuri. Also read おたびどころ. See also 旅所.
See also: 旅所
On the day of the festival, many worshippers gathered at the temporary shrine.
The mikoshi departs from the temporary shrine in the evening and returns to the main shrine.
Standard kanji spelling. The honorific prefix 御 is often read お.
Kana spelling of the honorific prefix; common in less formal contexts.
Compound of honorific prefix 御 (お) + 旅 (たび, 'travel') + 所 (しょ, 'place'), referring to the temporary lodging place for the deity's palanquin during a festival procession.