Shinryu Shrine "Dondoyaki" 2024 Pray for good health for the year!

Monday, January 15, 2023

January 15 (Monday) is Koshogatsu. Yesterday, January 14 (Sun.), "Dondoyaki" was held at Shinryu Shrine from 9:00 a.m., followed by a "Yakuza (exorcism) Ceremony" from 10:00 a.m.

Dondoyaki" is a sacred ritual to send off the New Year's gods.
Town residents bring their New Year's decorations, shimenawa (sacred straw ropes), etc., and burn them at the festival.

We will burn a fire to purify our bodies and minds of evil spirits and give thanks for a clean and fresh New Year, and sincerely pray for good health and a bountiful harvest.

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