Festivals & Events

November Festivals & Events

November 1-3Iwate

Chuson-ji Main Hall・Aki no Fujiwara Matsuri (Autumn Fujiwara Festival)

An autumn festival that adorns the autumnal scenery of Hiraizumi.

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December Festivals & Events

12月31日Yamagata

Dewa Sanzan Shrine・松例祭

大晦日の夜の火の祭。大松明を引く重要無形民俗文化財。

January Festivals & Events

January 1 onwardHokkaido

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.

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January 1 onwardIwate

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.

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January 1 onwardMiyagi

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.

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January 1 onwardAomori

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.

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January 1 onwardAkita

Taiheizan San'kichi Jinja Souhonmiya (Head Shrine of Taiheizan San'kichi Shrine)・Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)

Miyoshi-sama, the deity of victory and strength. The head shrine of all Miyoshi shrines nationwide.

January 1 onwardYamagata

Dewa Sanzan Shrine・Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)

Faith in the three mountains of Haguro, Gassan, and Yudono. A sacred site of Shugendo.

January 1 onwardFukushima

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.

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January 17Akita

Taiheizan San'kichi Jinja Souhonmiya (Head Shrine of Taiheizan San'kichi Shrine)・Miyoshi Benten-sai (Miyoshi Benten Festival)

A vigorous winter festival where young men carrying Benten statues compete to be the first to arrive.

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.