祭 · Traditional rite
Heian Jingu Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
平安神宮 初詣
Before you go
Heian Jingu opens the year with the Saitansai at dawn on 1 January, featuring the Urayasu no Mai dance by shrine maidens. The Genshi-sai on 3 January and the Seijin-sai on 15 January are also fixed January rites.
- The Saitansai prays for the Imperial family, world peace and worshippers' safety
- Booking
- No Hatsumode fee and no booking method, sale date or deadline is stated on the official page.
- Crowds
- The official page states no busy periods or visitor limits.
- Good for
- For visitors in the Okazaki area in the first three days of the year, or joining the Saitansai.
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