Festival
Grand Purification Ritual of Hinosawa Daijinja Shrine
Japanese name:日野沢大神社の大ばらい
📅 Thu, Dec 31, 2026
About this event
The Grand Purification Ritual of Hinosawa Daijinja Shrine, also known as "Kawase Misogi" (River Purification), is a traditional Oharae purification ritual. It is solemnized every year on December 31 at Hinosawa Daijinja Shrine. In this ritual, misfortune is transferred onto human-shaped paper figures (hitogata) prepared by the shrine's chief priest, which are then gently floated down the river in a ceremony known as "Ningyo Nagashi." Through this ancient Shinto ceremony, participants can cleanse away the year's misfortunes and welcome the new year with a refreshed spirit.
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Hinosawa Daijinja Shrine
3543-2 Shimonohinosawa, Minano, Chichibu District, Saitama 369-1625
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