Nishinomiya Shrine Oharae-shiki & Joyasai
Japanese name:西宮神社 大祓式・除夜祭
📅 Thu, Dec 31, 2026
📍 Nishinomiya, Hyogo
About this event
The Oharae-shiki and Joyasai will be held at Nishinomiya Shrine. Oharae-shiki is a Shinto ritual to purify routine sins and defilements, and Joyasai is conducted to conclude the year. These Shinto rituals are important events for purifying the mind and body and praying for peace and safety as the new year approaches. Nishinomiya Shrine is known as the head shrine of approximately 350 Ebisu shrines nationwide, and many worshipers visit from across the country as a deity of business prosperity and good luck. The Oharae-shiki and Joyasai will be a precious opportunity to express gratitude for the past year and pray for peace in the coming year within its solemn atmosphere.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Nishinomiya Shrine
1-17 Shake-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 662-0974
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