2012 Hatsumoude


January 2012

December 31 and January 1 - 2 Hatsumode 2012
1st shrine visit of New Year

Every one can receive Okami's Blessing /good luck for new year.

Dec.31,2011 (Sat)
Open gate- 11:30pm-0:30
SAITANSAI (first ceremony of new year ) at midnight

Jan.1 (Sun), 2012
Open gate – 9:30am-5pm
Oharae(ceremony) Every 45min.
10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 12:15 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15, 4:00

Jan.2 (Mon), 2012
Open gate – 9:30am-5pm
Oharae(ceremony) Every hour.
10:00, 11:00, 12:00,1:00,2:00, 3:00, 4:00

  1. We will close gate for security except Open gate time.
    Shrine ground will be open when gate is open. Thank you for your cooperation.
  2. No pets allowed on the shrine ground. Please keep them in your car.
  3. You can enjoy
    1) Free hot tea on the shrine ground
    2) Purchase omamori ( amulet), ofuda, hamaya, omikuji etc…..
    on the shrine ground without receiving ceremony.
  4. 1st 800 people who receive ceremony will be given "Good luck candy"
  5. Please prepare ceremony fee, minimum $7.00 per person. Including babies.


Please feel free to download a copy of our 2012 calendar.