Toshikoshi Oharai (Year-End Purification)
Japanese name:年越しお祓い
📅 Thu, Dec 31, 2026
About this event
The "Toshikoshi Oharai" (Year-End Purification) held in Oyamazaki-cho, Otokuni-gun, Kyoto Prefecture will take place on December 31, 2026, at Rikyu Hachimangu Shrine. This event is a traditional ceremony to purify mind and body and ward off evil spirits in preparation for welcoming the new year. On the day, hospitality with amazake (sweet fermented rice drink) is planned, allowing worshipers to quietly welcome the new year while enjoying a warm beverage. Rikyu Hachimangu Shrine, the venue, is a historic shrine, and the purification ritual held in its solemn atmosphere will be a special experience. Event details can be checked on Benly.com, but please check the official website for the latest information regarding event hours, fees, and parking availability.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Rikyu Hachimangu Shrine
21-1 Oyamazaki Nishidani, Oyamazaki-cho, Otokuni-gun, Kyoto 618-0071
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