Join monthly rituals "Sakujitsu-sai" or "Tsukinami-sai" of Oyama-Jinja shrine and special guide by Shinto priest｜Activities｜VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN

Join monthly rituals "Sakujitsu-sai" or "Tsukinami-sai" of Oyama-Jinja shrine and special guide by Shinto priest

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Engage with the traditional culture of Japan, and feel a sacred atmosphere in Kanazawa

You can join Shinto rituals at Oyama-Jinja shrine. Monthly rituals "Sakujitsu-sai" and "Tsukinami-sai" be held every month on the 1st and 27th.

Please feel a sence of culture and history through a special experience in Oyama-Jinja shrine.

Program of Monthly rituals "Sakujitsu-sai" and "Tsukinami-sai" (about 20 minutes)

1.Purification

2.Single bow

3.Presentation of offering foods and drinks

4.Offering of Norito by chief priest

5.Offering of ritual dance and music by Miko

6.Presentation of Tamagushi, a sacred sprig of evergreen Sakaki by chief priest

7.Withdrawal of offered foods and drinks

8.Single bow

9.Presentation of Tamagushi, a sacred sprig of evergreen Sakaki by participants

10.Communal repast

11.Special guide by Shinto priest

Special guide by Shinto priest (in Japanese) (about 30 minutes)

A Shinto priest will guide you through the precious buildings and gardens within the shrine grounds.

Decorative ceiling painting in the hall of worship, the main gate "Shin-mon" which was designated as Japan's important cultural assets, the Jinja garden "Shin-en" in round-the-pond style with an artificial island and bridge in the images of old musical instruments, the east gate "Higashi-Shin-mon" which has two dragons to guard the sacred place, and more.

We can only guide in Japanese, so you can get a pamphlet in English or only join Shinto ritual in a hall of worship for 2,000 yen.

*If the minimum number of participants is less than 5, we will not guide you around the shrine grounds.

Oyama-Jinja shrine

The enshrined "Kami" of this Oyama-Jinja shrine is Maeda Toshiie and his wife Matsu. The "Kami" Maeda Toshiie(1537-1599, the first lord of the Kaga domain at Kanazawa Castle) is an important historical figure who has made a great achievement. It is said to grant blessings for marital harmony, good relationships, and, due to the enshrined military commander, success in both academics and martial arts, and victory.
Located in the heart of Kanazawa, the beautiful glass work of the main gate, a National Important Cultural Property, makes it a popular tourist destination.

Groups allowed

Information

Organizer: Oyama-Jinja shrine
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Price: 3,000 yen per person (free for children 15 and under)
Inclusions: Join ritual, Guide by Shinto priest, Souvenir (original bookmark)
Date: 1st of every month from March to September "Sakujitsu-sai"
27th of every month from March to September "Tsukinami-sai"
(Except for April 1st and 27th)
Time: 10:00₋11:00
(Only on March 1st 11:00₋12:00)
Duration: about 60 minutes
Location: Oyama-Jinja shrine
11-1, Oyama-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0918
Departure Point: a hall of worship in Oyama-Jinja shrine
By Car: 5 minutes from Kanazawa Sta.
By Public Transportation: Approx. 3 minutes from the "Minami-cho/Oyama Shrine" bus stop by Kanazawa Loop Bus, Hokutetsu Local-Line Bus, or West JR Bus
Parking: あり
Parking Capacity: 15 units
Capacity: Up to 40 people
Minimum Participants: 5
*If the minimum number of participants is less than 5, we will not guide you around the shrine grounds, but you can only join Shinto ritual in a hall of worship for 2,000 yen.
Reservation: Please apply by 16:00 two days before your preferred date
Cancellation: Cancel anytime until the day of. No fee. Please contact us.