Shusho-e (New Year Service)

Kiyomizu-dera's Shusho-e is a New Year rite praying for a peaceful year, held before the main image in the innermost sanctuary of the main hall to pray for the flourishing of Buddhism, the peace of the nation, rich harvests and the fulfillment of everyone's wishes. On the closing day, participants in the service receive the Go-o-hoin seal and sacred water prayed over for freedom from illness, while ordinary visitors receive the seal as an ofuda talisman.