Festival to Expel Evil Spirits

By osaki.Admin | September 12, 2019

Demons and evil spirits are expelled in this festival. People shout “Good luck in, demons out”, and throw beans to expel the demons and evil spirits. Beans are said to have the power to expel demons and evil spirits.

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Tanabata Festival

By osaki.Admin | September 11, 2019

In this festival, Japanese people write a wish on a strip of paper and offer it to the kami deities. Please feel free to write your wish on the strip of paper provided.

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Shichigosan Prayer Festival

By osaki.Admin | August 15, 2019

This festival is held to commemorate the 7th, 5th and 3rd birthdays of children, and to offer thanks to the kami deities for their healthy growth. It is traditional for children to come to the shrine from October to November dressed in kimono.

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