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Hosha Shinji at Atsuta Jingu
Medium crowdChubuNagoya, Aichi
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Date
January 15
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Region
Chubu
About this festival
Hosha Shinji is an archery ritual held on January 15 in the front courtyard of the Kagura-den at Atsuta Jingu. Six priests each shoot six arrows to pray for a good harvest and protection against misfortune. The ceremony was once a New Year event of the imperial court.
Highlights
- โSix priests each shoot six arrows
- โHeld in the front courtyard of the Kagura-den
- โOnce a New Year event of the imperial court
- โPrayers for a good harvest and protection from misfortune
Getting There
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Atsuta Jingu-Denmacho Station (Meijo Line) Exit 1, about 7 minutes to the South Gate; Jingumae Station (Meitetsu), about 3 minutes to the East Gate
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