Festivals & Events
November Festivals & Events
Meiji Jingu (Meiji Grand Shrine)・Autumn Grand Festival (Chinza Kinen-sai)
An autumn grand festival commemorating the enshrinement of the deities. Dedictory performing arts are offered.
Chuson-ji Main Hall・Aki no Fujiwara Matsuri (Autumn Fujiwara Festival)
An autumn festival that adorns the autumnal scenery of Hiraizumi.
Oomahiko Shrine・Reidaisai (Annual Grand Festival)
The most important festival at Daibiko Shrine.
Meiji Jingu (Meiji Grand Shrine)・Reisai (Annual Grand Festival)
The most important festival of the year, held on the birthday of Emperor Meiji.
Fuji-san Hongu Sengen Taisha (Fuji Mountain Head Sengen Grand Shrine)・Reisai (Annual Grand Festival)
The most important annual festival at Fuji-san Hongu Asama Grand Shrine.
Kifune Shrine・Go-honbi-sai (Fire-Burning Festival)
An ancient Shinto rite involving fire.
Fushimi Inari Taisha (Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine)・Hiburi-sai (Fire-Burning Festival)
A Shinto rite of gratitude for the harvest. Hundreds of thousands of Hiburi skewers are burned.
Higashi Hongan-ji (East Hongan-ji Temple)・Hobon-ko (Gratitude Lecture)
The most important annual Buddhist rite commemorating the founder, Saint Shonin.
Izumo Taisha (Izumo Grand Shrine)・Kannazai-sai (Festival of the Presence of the Deities)
A Shinto rite for the 'Month of the Deities' when gods from all over Japan gather. It is said that matchmaking rites are performed.
Haseji (Hase Temple)・Autumn Leaf Light-Up
Special night viewing of the autumn foliage that dyes the shrine grounds in brilliant colors.
Kirishima Jingu (Kirishima Grand Shrine)・天孫降臨御神火祭
天孫降臨神話を再現する勇壮な火の祭典。
Yushima Tenmangu (Yushima Tenmangu Shrine)・Kiku Matsuri (Chrysanthemum Festival)
An autumn event where carefully cultivated chrysanthemums adorn the shrine grounds.
December Festivals & Events
Chichibu Jinja (Chichibu Shrine)・Chichibu Yozakura (Annual Grand Festival)
One of Japan's three great festival floats, featuring ornate floats and winter fireworks.
Yutoku Inari Shrine・Fire-Burning Festival
A Shinto rite of burning fire to express gratitude for the past year.
Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine・Oyu-sai (Tokaichi) (Grand Hot Spring Festival / Tenth Day Market)
A winter grand festival known as 'Tokaichi' (Tenth Day Market), bustling with stalls selling lucky bear-paw rakes.
Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine)・Kasuga Wakamiya On-matsuri (Kasuga Wakamiya Grand Festival)
A Yamato traditional event continuing for over 800 years. The period costume procession is spectacular.
Senso-ji Temple・Hagoita-ichi (Nasume no Kannon / New Year's Shuttle Cock Market)
A year-end market adorning Asakusa, featuring stalls selling shuttle cocks (hagoita) in the temple grounds.
Itsukushima Shrine・Chinka-sai (Fire-Quelling Festival)
A vigorous New Year's Eve rite where torches are used to ward off fire disasters.
Yasaka Shrine・Okera-mairi (Okera Fire Pilgrimage)
A Kyoto New Year's Eve custom of transferring Okera fire to a lucky rope and taking it home.
January Festivals & Events
Izumo Taisha (Izumo Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
First shrine visit to the Great God of matchmaking. During the three New Year's days, visitors come from all over the country.
Senso-ji Temple・Shuuse-e (New Year's Service) and New Year Grand Prayer Service
New Year rites to ward off misfortune and invite good fortune. The first three days are bustling with millions of first shrine visitors.
Fushimi Inari Taisha (Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The head shrine of all Inari shrines nationwide. One of the most visited New Year's shrine visits in western Japan.
Meiji Jingu (Meiji Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The New Year's first visits, which typically attract the highest number of worshippers in Japan.
Dazaifu Tenmangu (Dazaifu Tenman Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
First shrine visit to the deity of learning, drawing the largest crowds in Kyushu, especially among exam candidates.
Itsukushima Shrine・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
New Year's visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Miyajima, greeted by the great torii gate and vermilion-painted buildings on the sea.
Nikko Tosho-gu (Nikko Eastern Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (Saitan-sai)
New Year's first visit to the shrine enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu, a World Heritage site.
Todaiji (Todaiji Temple)・Joja-no-kane (New Year's Eve Bell) and Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit)
The New Year's Eve bell ringing and the first visit of the year to the Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall).
Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
A New Year's visit to a World Heritage site famous for its vermilion-painted shrine buildings and stone lanterns.
Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
An ancient shrine enshrining the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, one of the Three Sacred Treasures. Over 2 million visitors during the New Year holidays.
Sumiyoshi Taisha (Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
Known as 'Sumiyossan,' this is one of the most popular New Year visits in the Kansai region, attracting over 2 million people during the three-day period.
Kotohoku-gu (Ise Jingu Naiku)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The center of the Grand Shrine enshrining Amaterasu Omikami. One of the top Hatsumode sites in the country.
Kanda Shrine (Kanda Myojin)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The chief guardian shrine of Edo. Famous for business prosperity and IT protection, attracting many corporate groups.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu (Tsurugaoka Hachiman Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The chief guardian shrine of Kamakura, associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo. The three New Year days see one of the highest visitor counts in the country.
Zenkoji・Hatsumode (Shuuse-kai)
Welcoming the New Year at the National Treasure main hall. Includes the New Year's Day morning worship and the Shuuse-kai rite.
Naritasan Shinshoji・Hatsumode (New Year's Grand Goma Fire Rite)
One of the most popular first shrine visits in the country. Approximately 3 million people visit during the three-day New Year period.
Toji (Toji Temple)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
New Year's visit to a World Heritage site famous for Japan's tallest five-story pagoda.
Kitano Tenmangu・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
First shrine visit to the deity of scholarship. Crowded with examinees, with Tenjin calligraphy dedicated during the New Year.
Heian Jingu (Heian Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
A popular New Year's visit in Kyoto, highlighted by the vermilion-painted Daidai-den Hall.
Yasukuni Jinja (Yasukuni Shrine)・Hatsumode (New Year Festival)
The New Year Festival is performed at the dawn of New Year's Day, accompanied by the temple bell.
Kotohiragu (Kotohira Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The first shrine visit of the year at 'Konpira-san'. Celebrate the New Year at the top of the 785 stone steps.
Hokkaido Jingu (Hokkaido Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (Fuku-mairi / New Year's Blessing Visit)
New Year's visit to the chief guardian shrine of Hokkaido. Pray for good fortune in the new year through the 'Fuku-mairi' rite.
Hie Shrine・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year) / Saidansai (New Year's Rite)
The 'Sanno-sama' of Akasaka, revered as the protector of the imperial capital.
Toyouke Daijingu (Ise Jingu Outer Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The Outer Shrine enshrines the guardian deity of food, clothing, shelter, and industry. Traditional Ise pilgrimages begin here.
Sagamoku Ichinomiya Samukawa Shrine・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The only guardian deity in Japan dedicated to averting misfortune from all eight directions. Welcome nebuta (lanterns) greet visitors.
Kawasaki Daishi Hiraidera・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The Daishi of Warding Off Misfortune. Boasts one of the highest numbers of New Year visitors in Japan.
Chuson-ji Main Hall・Hatsumode (First shrine visit of the year)
Welcoming the new year at an ancient temple famous for the Konjiki-do, a World Heritage site.
Naminoue-gu・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
New Year's visit to Nanmin-san, the Chief Guardian Shrine of Okinawa. The highest attendance in the prefecture.
Kimiya Shrine・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
Hatsumode in the forest of Atami, famous for a giant camphor tree over 2,000 years old.
Kirishima Jingu (Kirishima Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
Hatsumode at the oldest shrine in southern Kyushu, located on the site of the descent of the heavenly grandchild.
Higashi Hongan-ji (East Hongan-ji Temple)・Shuse-e (New Year's Service)
New Year's Buddhist service held at the beginning of the year.
Osue Kannon (Kitano-yama Shinpukuji Hosoin)・Hatsumode (New Year First Goma Fire Rite)
Located in the center of Osu, a temple town in Nagoya. Bustling with New Year's Eve bells and first shrine visits.
Tokyo Daijingu (Tokyo Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The 'Ise Shrine of Tokyo.' A first visit to a shrine famous for matchmaking.
Katori Jingu (Katori Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The head shrine of all Katori shrines nationwide. A deity of martial luck and victory.
Mishima Taisha (Mishima Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The first shrine visit to the chief shrine of Izu Province, associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo.
Ikuta Shrine・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
Hatsumode at Ikuta-san, the chief guardian shrine of Kobe, renowned for its power to bring couples together.
Yushima Tenmangu (Yushima Tenmangu Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The deity of learning, 'Yushima Tenjin'. Bustling with exam candidates praying for success.
Kifune Shrine・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
First shrine visit to the head shrine of water deities, known for prayers for matchmaking and rising luck.
Oarai Isosaki Shrine・Hatsuhinode (First Sunrise) and Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
Famous for the first sunrise rising behind the 'Kamiiso Torii' in the sea.
Mifune Shrine・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
A spiritual site at 1,100 meters elevation, famous for sea of clouds and first light of the new year.
Osaka Tenmangu・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The 'Tenjin-sama of Tenman.' A first shrine visit of the year to the deity of scholarship.
Yutoku Inari Shrine・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
One of the three great Inari shrines in Japan. A top-tier first shrine visit in Kyushu.
Suwa Taisha Kamisha Hongu (Suwa Grand Shrine Upper Shrine Main Sanctuary)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The head shrine of all Suwa shrines nationwide. Deity of martial valor and life.
Yahiko Jinja (Yahiko Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
Echigo Ichinomiya, affectionately known as 'Oyahiko-sama'. The most popular New Year's visit in the prefecture.
Fuji-san Hongu Sengen Taisha (Fuji Mountain Head Sengen Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The head shrine of all Asama shrines nationwide. Mount Fuji is the sacred object.
Yamato Kuni Ichinomiya Miwa Myojin Omiwa Shrine・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year) / Nendo-sai (Circumambulation Festival)
One of the oldest shrines in Japan, with Mount Miwa as its sacred object. A fire festival is held in the pre-dawn hours of New Year's Day.
Kameido Tenjinsha・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
Known as the 'Eastern Saifu,' this is a deity of learning. The shrine is bustling with prayers for passing exams.
Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The chief shrine of Musashi Province. Known for its approximately 2 km long approach path, the longest in Japan.
Nezu Shrine・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
A historic Edo-period shrine associated with Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, featuring a main hall designated as an Important Cultural Property.
Kunozan Toshogu・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
A National Treasure shrine where Tokugawa Ieyasu was first enshrined.
Chichibu Jinja (Chichibu Shrine)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The chief guardian shrine of the Chichibu region, renowned for its exquisite shrine architecture carvings.
Kamigamo Jinja (Upper Kamo Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
One of the oldest shrines in Kyoto and a World Heritage site. Diverse New Year rites are held.
Munakata Taisha Hazatsumiya (Munakata Grand Shrine, Hazatsumiya)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
A World Heritage site and the head shrine for maritime safety, enshrining the Three Munakata Goddesses.
Fukutakeyama Shindai-ji・Hatsumode (New Year Grand Goma Fire Rite)
One of the oldest temples in the capital. Welcome the new year with the New Year's Eve bell and the Grand Goma Fire Rite.
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The starting point of the Yoshida trail to Mount Fuji. A shrine dedicated to Fuji worship.
Seimei Shrine・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
A shrine dedicated to the onmyoji Abe no Seimei, renowned for warding off evil and misfortune.
Kashima Jingu (Kashima Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
Enshrines Emperor Jimmu, the first emperor. One of the most popular New Year visits in the country.
Suwa Taisha, Lower Shrine, Akimiya・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
One of the four shrines of Suwa Grand Shrine. Famous for its large sacred rope and pillars.
Chion-in・Hatsumode (New Year's First Visit) and Joya no Kane (New Year's Eve Bell)
The head temple of the Jodo sect. Renowned for its 'Joya no Kane', one of the largest bronze bells in Japan.
Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuuki-ji・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
An ancient temple on Mount Takao, a sacred mountain of Shugendo. Known for Tengu worship.
Okunitama Shrine・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The Soshu (chief shrine) of Musashi Province, known as 'Fuchu no Omiya'. A deity of matchmaking and warding off misfortune.
Shiogama Shrine・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The 'Shiogama-sama,' the number one shrine of the Mutsu Province, enshrining deities of maritime safety and safe childbirth.
Nishinomiya Jinja (Nishinomiya Shrine)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
Ebisu-sama, the head shrine of all Ebisu shrines nationwide.
Hakozaki-gu (Chikuzen-koku Ichinomiya)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
One of Japan's three major Hachiman shrines. A deity of warding off misfortune and bringing victory.
Ishiyama-temmangu (Ishiyama Hachiman Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (First shrine visit of the year)
One of Japan's three great Hachiman shrines located on Mt. Otoko in Kyoto, renowned for its National Treasure shrine buildings.
Kibitsu Jinja (Kibitsu Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
Associated with the Momotaro legend. Famous for its National Treasure main hall and long corridor.
Kongobu-ji・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The head temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect. A World Heritage site and sacred ground of Kobo Daishi.
Saihinai Daishi Soji-ji Temple・Hatsumode (First shrine visit of the year)
One of the Three Great Masters of Misfortune Removal in the Kanto region. Famous for prayers to ward off misfortune.
Izanagi Jingu (Head Shrine of Awaji Province)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
Awaji Kuni Ichinomiya, considered the oldest shrine in Japan. A shrine dedicated to the myth of the creation of the land.
Tsukuba-san Jinja (Tsukuba Mountain Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
A famous shrine in Kanto with Mount Tsukuba as its sacred body. Known for prayers for matchmaking.
Oyama Furu Shrine・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
Known as 'Oyama-mairi' (pilgrimage to Mount Oyama), this is the grand protector of the Kanto region. The enshrined deity is a god of rain and water.
Tsubaki-Otaisha (Tsubaki-O Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The head shrine of all Sarutahiko shrines in Japan, enshrining the 'Kami of Guidance'.
Miyatake Jinja (Miyatake Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
Japan's largest shimenawa (sacred rope). A deity of business prosperity and good fortune.
Togakushi Shrine Nakasha・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The Togakushi Go-sha (Five Shrines) of the sacred Togakushi Mountain. Famous for its approach path lined with cedar trees.
Nishi Hongan-ji (Ryogoku-san Hongan-ji)・Hatsumode and Shuuse (New Year's Rite)
The head temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha sect and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Shuuse rite is held in the New Year.
Minobu-zan Kuon-ji・Hatsumode (First Temple Visit of the Year)
The head temple of the Nichiren sect, famous for its 287-step Bodhi Staircase and grand complex.
Sui Ten Gu (Water Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
Deity of safe childbirth and conception. Famous for safe childbirth prayers on Dog days.
Takaozan Myo-o-in Kongo-ji (Takao Fudo Son)・Hatsumode (First Temple Visit of the Year)
One of the three great Fudo temples in the Kanto region and the memorial temple of Hijikata Toshizo of the Shinsengumi.
Amanoiwato Shrine, Nishi Hongu (West Head Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
A shrine dedicated to the Ama-no-Iwato myth. Famous for stacking stones at Ten'an Gahara to express wishes.
Hozan-zan Shrine・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
One of the Three Great Shrines of Chichibu, enshrining deities of fire prevention and theft protection. A famous shrine in Nagatoro.
Shinkara Fuji Asama Jinja (Shinkara Fuji Asama Shrine)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
A shrine world-famous for its stunning views of Mount Fuji and a five-story pagoda.
Iwakiyama Shrine・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
O-Iwaki-sama, the shrine that enshrines Iwaki Mountain, known as the Fuji of Tsugaru, as its sacred object.
Izasumi Shrine, Ichinomiya of Iwashiro Province and Head Guardian Shrine of Aizu・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The Grand Shrine of Aizu and the First Shrine of Iwase Province. The chief guardian shrine of the Aizu region.
Chiyo-ho Inari Shrine・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
"Ochobosan." A Inari shrine for business prosperity and a bustling town in front of the shrine.
Kehi Jingu (Kehi Grand Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The Ichinomiya (First Shrine) of Echizen Province, 'Keisan.' Famous for one of Japan's three great wooden torii gates.
Oomahiko Shrine・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The First Shrine of Awa Province, affectionately called 'Ooasahan'. One of the most popular New Year visits in Tokushima Prefecture.
Oyamazumi Jinja (Oyamazumi Shrine)・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
Iyo-ku Ichinomiya (First Shrine of Iyo Province), head shrine of all Yamaji and Misama shrines in Japan.
諏訪神社・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
'O-Suwa-san', the chief clan deity of Nagasaki. Famous for its 73-step long slope.
白兎神社・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
Shrine associated with the 'White Hare of Inaba' myth. A place of prayer for matchmaking, linked to Japan's oldest love story.
Hofu Tenmangu・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The deity of learning, enshrined at what is said to be Japan's first Tenmangu shrine.
Aso Shrine・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The Ichinomiya (chief shrine) of Higo Province and the head shrine of all Asu shrines nationwide.
五徳山 水澤寺（水澤観世音）・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The 16th station of the Banto 33 Kannon Pilgrimage. Known as the 'Mizusawa Kannon' of Ikaho.
Hakozaki-gu (Chikuzen-koku Ichinomiya)・Tamaseseri (Tama-tori Matsuri / Jewel-Grabbing Festival)
A vigorous Shinto rite where competitors in traditional attire vie for the Sun Jewel.
Kita-in・Sho-Daishi and Daruma Market
The Daruma Market, a New Year specialty of Kawagoe, held on the first lucky day of the year.
Shimogamo Shrine (Kamo Mioya Shrine)・Kemari Hajime (First Kemari of the Year)
An elegant New Year event featuring a dedicatory performance of kemari (traditional Japanese ball game) by performers in Heian-period attire.
Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Grand Shrine)・Hatsu-ebisu (First Ebisu Festival)
A New Year festival praying for business prosperity and good fortune.
Dazaifu Tenmangu (Dazaifu Tenman Grand Shrine)・Usotsugae and Onisube Shinto Rites
New Year rites to replace the usotsugae bird and drive away demons; Onisube is one of Japan's three great fire festivals.
Sumiyoshi Taisha (Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine)・Shirao-uma Shinji (White Horse Rite)
A New Year rite where seeing a white horse is believed to ward off evil spirits.
Zenkoji・Go-inbun Choudai (Receiving the Sacred Seal)
A New Year ritual where a sacred seal is pressed onto the forehead to pray for rebirth in the Pure Land.
Kashima Jingu (Kashima Grand Shrine)・Hakuba-sai (White Horse Festival)
A festival to purify evil influences of the new year by viewing a white horse and praying for health and safety.
Toji (Toji Temple)・Gonijitsu Gohou (Rite of the Seventh Day After)
The most important esoteric rite in Shingon Buddhism, praying for national peace and stability.
Nishinomiya Jinja (Nishinomiya Shrine)・Tenka Ebisu (Tenka Ebisu Festival)
Nationally famous for the 'Opening Gate Rite and Selection of the Lucky Man' in the early morning of the 10th.
Nishi Hongan-ji (Ryogoku-san Hongan-ji)・Go-seiki Houonkou (Annual Memorial Lecture for the Founding Patriarch)
The most important annual Buddhist rite held in remembrance of the founding patriarch, Shonin Shonin.
Shitennoji・Doyadoya
A vigorous naked festival where young men in loincloths compete to seize amulets.
Zoshig-ji Temple・Kurohonson Kigan-e (Prayer for the Black Main Buddha)
A special prayer ceremony for the 'Kurohonson' (Black Main Buddha), the personal devotional image of Tokugawa Ieyasu, seeking victory and good fortune.
Kameido Tenjinsha・Uso-gae Shinsai (Lying Change Rite)
A Shinto rite where a wooden carving of a 'uso' (hoopoe) is replaced to turn misfortune into good fortune.
Sanjusendō (Hall of Thirty-Three Bays)・Tsukinoya (National Archery Tournament)
A New Year archery tournament where new adults shoot arrows. The colorful formal attire is a highlight.
Sanjusendō (Hall of Thirty-Three Bays)・Yanagi-bashi Blessing (Willow Twig Blessing)
A Buddhist rite praying for health and freedom from illness, especially the cure of headaches, using sacred water. The main hall is open to the public for free.
We're gradually expanding coverage starting with major shrines and temples. Dates may vary slightly from year to year, so please check official information before visiting.