Ise Jingu Oharae 2026 (November 30)

About this event

The Oharae (Great Purification) of Ise Jingu is a ritual performed to purify Shinto priests and musicians from the Chief Priest downward prior to the monthly festival (Tsukinamisai) of December. It is conducted at 3:00 PM on November 30. Marking this Oharae as a turning point, the Jingu heads toward the December Tsukinamisai, which is one of the "Three Seasonal Festivals" (Sansetsusai). On December 1, prayers are offered for the brewing of sacred sake at the Mishedonosai, followed on the 15th by the Okitama-no-kamisai and Minawa rituals, and the Tsukinamisai begins on the night of the 15th. Falling right after the Niinamesai has concluded, this day marks the transition from the end of one festival to the preparations for the next. As there are ceremonies that can be observed from the approach pathways, it is recommended to check the official Jingu guidance for the day's schedule. This ceremony is a purification ritual that is always performed prior to major Jingu festivals, serving as an important preparation for the festival expressing gratitude for the harvest.

Venue

Toyo'uke Daijingu (Ise Jingu Geku)

279 Toyokawacho, Ise, Mie 516-0042