祭 · Festivals

Heian Jingu Omisoka Oharae and Joyasai 2026

平安神宮大晦日大祓式・除夜祭 2026

Filed underAutumn leaves New Year's Eve

Heian Jingu's New Year's Eve rites are twofold: the Oomisoka Oharai-shiki at 15:00 on 31 December, the year-crossing purification that cleanses body and mind for the new year, and the Joyasai at 16:00, held after the purification to report to the deities that all the year's rites are complete.

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