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Toshi Oe-Ooharae Ritual

Name: Toshi Oe-Ooharae Ritual
Start: 2026-12-31
End: 2026-12-31
Location: Tamaki Jinja Shrine

年越大祓

Experience a sacred New Year's Eve at Tamaki Jinja, a World Heritage site, with powerful Taiko drumming.

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Schedule

December 31, 2026

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Toshi Oe-Ooharae is a significant sacred ritual held on December 31 at Tamaki Jinja, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site 'Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.' Located near the summit of Mount Tamaki at an altitude of 1,076 meters, this shrine has long been revered as a holy site where gods and buddhas reside.

Highlights

World HeritageTaiko DrummingJinda-sugi

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Venue

Tamaki Jinja Shrine

About Toshi Oe-Ooharae Ritual

A Sacred Moment in a World Heritage Site: Experience a ritual surrounded by the overwhelming presence of nature and ancient history, including the majestic Jinda-sugi trees.
Powerful Joya Taiko: The striking drum performances by a local group serve as a powerful announcement of the end of the old year and the beginning of the new.
Spiritual Renewal: Through these traditional ceremonies, you can experience a sense of inner refreshment and purification to welcome the New Year with a clear mind.

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Weather forecast

Wed

9/16

19°/16°

100%

Thu

9/17

21°/15°

78%

Fri

9/18

22°/16°

16%

Sat

9/19

24°/14°

33%

Sun

9/20

24°/16°

33%

Mon

9/21

21°/15°

63%

Tue

9/22

22°/13°

31%

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Tips

Clothing
It is extremely cold at this high altitude in late December. Please bring heavy winter gear.
Etiquette
This is a sacred ritual site. Please behave quietly and show respect to the ceremonies.
Access
Road conditions in mountainous areas can change due to weather; please check road information in advance.

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A Sacred Moment in a World Heritage Site: Experience a ritual surrounded by the overwhelming presence of nature and ancient history, including the majestic Jinda-sugi trees.
Powerful Joya Taiko: The striking drum performances by a local group serve as a powerful announcement of the end of the old year and the beginning of the new.
Spiritual Renewal: Through these traditional ceremonies, you can experience a sense of inner refreshment and purification to welcome the New Year with a clear mind.