Kirishima Jingu Shrine Saitansai & Hatsumode 2027

About this event

Saitansai and Hatsumode will be held at Kirishima Jingu, a grand shrine of Southern Kyushu resting on the land of the Descent of the Heavenly Grandson. Held in the early morning of New Year's Day—the start of the new year, start of the month, and start of the day—this ritual prays for the prosperity of the Imperial Household, peace and prosperity for the nation, and world peace, while renewing vows for the year. At 0:00 AM and 2:00 AM on New Year's Day, dedication performances of the Tenson Korin Kirishima Kumen Taiko (nine-mask drumming) will take place in front of the Kirishima Jingu shrine office. Dressed in white attire and wearing nine masks representing the deities who descended from Takamanohara, the drum performance is mystical, captivating spectators with brave and powerful drumming that echoes toward the heavens. The vermilion and richly colored shrine buildings are National Treasures, and the 800-year-old sacred tree as well as the view of Takachiho-no-mine peak are also highlights. Gathering the largest number of worshippers in Kagoshima Prefecture during the New Year period, it is a sacred event befitting the start of the new year.

Venue

Kirishima Jingu Shrine

2608-5 Kirishimataguchi, Kirishima, Kagoshima 899-4201