Kinomiya Shrine Oharae & Koshinsatsu Shonaisai 2026 (Grand Purification & Talisman Burning Ritual)

About this event

At Kinomiya Shrine in Atami, the "Oharae & Koshinsatsu Shonaisai" is held to express gratitude for the divine blessings received over the year and ritually burn sacred talismans and amulets. In this Shinto ritual, old amulets and talismans are returned and prayers are offered for safety in the upcoming year, connecting directly into Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year) on New Year's Day. It is solemnized starting at 11:00 PM on December 31, and attendance is free of charge. After the ceremony, visitors can receive new talismans and amulets. The giant camphor tree on the shrine grounds is designated as a national natural monument and boasts an age of over 2,100 years. On New Year's Eve night, visitors can appreciate the mystical sight woven by the burning flames and the illuminated giant tree, making it what can be called the most picturesque time of the entire year at Kinomiya Shrine. Access is also convenient at about a 5-minute walk from JR Kinomiya Station. By attending this ritual, you can position yourself near the front of the Hatsumode queue as the new year begins.

Venue

Kinomiya Shrine

43-1 Nishiyamacho, Atami, Shizuoka 413-0034