Torigoe Shrine Hatsumode

About this event

Celebrate Hatsumode (the first shrine visit of the new year) at Torigoe Shrine, an ancient shrine in Taito Ward marking 1376 years since its enshrinement. The enshrined deities are Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, with Ame no Koyane no Mikoto and Toshogu-ko enshrined in the aidono (side sanctuary). Prayers are offered under the guidance of the white bird to lead visitors toward a blessed year. Starting at midnight on January 1, Omiki (sacred sake), longevity ginkgo nuts, amazake (sweet fermented rice drink), and fuku-koban (lucky gold coins) will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Longevity ginkgo nuts will be distributed to approximately 2,000 people and fuku-koban to approximately 1,500 people; the fuku-koban includes a lottery where 1 person wins a pure gold koban and 100 people win pure silver. During the first three days of the new year (Sanganichi), the Sengan Mikoshi (portable shrine) can be viewed as an ornamental display. The amulet office will also begin offering zodiac lucky charms and special New Year goshuin (shrine stamps).

Venue

Torigoe Shrine

2-4-1 Torigoe, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0054