Aki-moide Autumn Ritual
秋詣
Experience a special autumn at Kawagoe Kumano Jinja. Seek good fortune through traditional rituals like the Yatagarasu Bell Ring Walk.Aki-moide is a special seasonal event held at Kawagoe Kumano Jinja, a shrine renowned for bringing good luck, matchmaking, and protection from misfortune.
Highlights
About Aki-moide Autumn Ritual
- For Good Fortune: The seasonal rituals like the Yatagarasu Bell Ring Walk offer a wonderful chance to step away from daily life and find inner peace.
- Goshuin Collection: Collecting the five seasonal Goshuin is a great way to enjoy your shrine visits, with special rewards like the Shichifukujin Wallet.
- Cultural Exploration: Explore the shrine grounds to find spots like the money-washing pond and health paths to experience traditional Japanese spiritual culture firsthand.
Schedule
September 20, 2026 – November 3, 2026
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
26°/23°
90%
Tue
8/4
28°/21°
19%
Wed
8/5
29°/22°
47%
Thu
8/6
32°/25°
94%
Fri
8/7
34°/26°
63%
Sat
8/8
34°/24°
47%
Sun
8/9
29°/24°
56%
Plan your stay & activities
Tips
Parking
No dedicated parking available. Use nearby paid parking lots. A subsidy may be available for those performing formal prayers.
Goshuin
Collecting all five seasonal Goshuin can earn you a special Shichifukujin Wallet.
Footwear
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the shrine grounds.
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