Many Japanese people go "Hatsumode" or new-year’s visit to the shrine in the first several days of the year. I visited Yoyogi Hachiman Shrine near Shibuya.
It is not difficult to make new year's pray in the shrine. (1) throw coins or notes into a wooden box in front of the main building (2) pray for happiness and good health (and anything else) in the coming year. When I arrived in the shrine, I found a long line in the garden. I had to wait around 30 minutes before finishing my pray.
Some people need additional pray services by the Shinto priests. The services are offered inside the buildings.
Some people need additional pray services by the Shinto priests. The services are offered inside the buildings.
I saw a small girl in traditional kimono costume and her parents waiting the services. The Shinto priests said that they would be busy throughout January.
There were open-air stalls of traditional Japanese foods in the shrine garden. The foods included Takoyaki, Yakisoba and Amazake.
There were open-air stalls of traditional Japanese foods in the shrine garden. The foods included Takoyaki, Yakisoba and Amazake.
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