Hello, this is hiroko.
Today, I will talk about going to "Tokyo Daijingu " for Hatsumode.
When I'm in Japan, I visit Tokyo Daijingu every year. Do you have a habit of going to the shrine or temple every new year?
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What is Hatsumode?
It is the first time to visit a temple or shrine in the new year. You can worship regardless of the religion or denomination of your home.
What is Tokyo Daijingu?
Although it is the far worship hall of "Ise Jingu" , it is also famous as the god of marriage.
It is located near Iidabashi Station in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
In the 1990s, it was a shrine known to those in the know, but with the development of SNS, the number of people who worship has increased considerably.
◎Information
Address: 2-4-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3262-3566
Site: http://www.tokyodaijingu.or.jp/english/index.html
Three days of the new year
It serves sake, Akafuku mochi, and shiruko; sweet red-bean soup with mochi after Ise Jingu.
It's one of the pleasures to pray here every year.
Unfortunately, this event was canceled due to the influence of the new coronavirus.
However, only the "mini zodiac votive tablet" was served by the first 1000 people who bought amulets.
Impressions of the Hatsumode
At first, I didn't intend to go to Hatsumode during the three days of New Year, but after that I thought that it was okay in the early morning. So, I worshiped at 8:30, starting at 8 o'clock. I'm glad that there were very few people to pray.
When I visit the shrine for the Hatsumode, I will also draw an "Omikuji", oracle. It was Daikichi, very good luck this year! I was happy because the auspices were very good! !!
Summary
Hatsumode is an annual New Year's event where many Japanese visit temples and shrines.
Tokyo Daijingu starts at 8 o'clock, and I think it's okay to be free at an early time. They say that this year, every temple and shrine is Hatsumode until around February.
In the Omikuji, I drew Daikichi and felt very refreshed.
#hatumode #tokyodaijingu #akafukumochi
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Have a nice day!
