Miyazaki Jingu Shrine New Year's Eve Grand Purification (Oharae)

About this event

At Miyazaki Jingu Shrine, the Shinto ritual 'New Year's Eve Oharae' will be held to cleanse and purify the sins and impurities accumulated unknowingly over the course of the year. This ritual is a traditional ceremony for welcoming the new year with a refreshed spirit. Anyone can participate, and attendees pray for purification by blowing their breath onto a paper doll effigy (hitogata) to cleanse the year's sins and defilements. It is recommended for those who want to reset their feelings and start the new year with a fresh mindset to close out the year-end. As the schedule and details on the day are subject to change, please check the latest information on official websites or other sources before visiting.

Venue

Miyazaki Jingu Shrine

Jingu, Miyazaki, Miyazaki 880-0053