Foreigners are also surprised! Three reasons to go to Hatsumode

Do you know the Japanese traditional event "Hatsumode" in the New Year? This event is to visit shrines and temples and pray for the new year's health and good luck、It is a valuable experience that allows you to feel Japanese culture with your skin.。I、I can't forget the moment when I was impressed by the first Hatsumode in the "pencil case"。In this article、The charm of Hatsumode and recommended spots、I will introduce how to enjoy it in detail!

What is the greatness of Hatsumode?

There are three main purposes of Hatsumode.。

1. New Year's health and happiness、Pray for prosperity
2. To express gratitude for the safety and luck of the year
3. Starting a year with a new feeling

When I first went to Hatsumode、I really realized these three meanings。Visit with a lot of people in a lively、The moment I listened to the sound of the bell and put my wish was very sacred and echoed in my heart.。The quietness of the night and the harsh atmosphere of worship、It further enhanced the joy of celebrating the New Year。

Popular Hatsumode spots and reasons

There are many Hatsumode spots throughout Japan、The following three are particularly popular。

1. Meiji Jingu Shrine -The largest shrine in Tokyo-

Meiji Jingu Shrine in Shibuya -ku, Tokyo、It is a representative shrine that is visited by millions of people every year.。What is characteristic、It is a magnificent atmosphere surrounded by a vast site and silence.。If you walk on the green approach to the city center、You can feel as if you came to another world。

When I first visited too、I was overwhelmed by its magnitude。As you follow the approach, your heart calms down naturally、I can't forget the sense of accomplishment when praying in the strict main shrine。This Meiji Jingu Shrine is recommended as a "place where silence and vibrancy coexist".。

Official website：Meiji Jingu Official HP

2. Sensoji Temple -Enjoy the atmosphere of the ancient city of Tokyo ~

Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Daito -ku, Tokyo、One of the most historic temples in Tokyo、It is the best spot to enjoy the atmosphere of the downtown area.。Especially famous is "Nakamise Street"。In the shopping street lined up on the approach、Traditional Japanese sweets and crafts、You can get souvenirs。

I also strolled here with delicious dumplings and dolls。After worship at Sensoji Temple、You can also enjoy eating and shopping around you、There's something new to discover every time you visit。It is an attractive area that combines history and modernity.。

Official website：Seikanon sect Asakusakan Official HP

3. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine -Mystery of Senbon Torii-

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto、It is also famous in the world with its iconic thousand torii.。Loved by people who wish for business prosperity and success、The scene where the vermilion torii is woven is like a painting.。

When I visited、What I felt while walking between the torii、The sacredness that has become integrated with nature and its scale size。Different scenery spreads every time you follow the slope、It was a mysterious experience to feel the power of prayer。Especially the light -up at night is fantastic、Please visit me once。

Official website：Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Official HP

How to enjoy Hatsumode

To maximize Hatsumode、Let's hold down the following points。

• Learn how to worship:
  1. Lightly bow before passing through the torii。
  2. Cleanse your hands and mouth at the chozuya。
  3. In the main shrine、Let's pray with all your heart。
• Enjoy fortune and charm: Draw a fortune that tells the fortune of the New Year、It is also recommended to buy an amulet that suits you and your family.。
• Enjoy local food: For stalls and nearby restaurants、You can enjoy the gourmet unique to the area。Warm amazake and zoni eaten in the cold are exceptional。

Please share your first visit!

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Hatsumode、It is a valuable experience where you can enjoy the special moment of the New Year.。By all means this year、Let's go to experience Japanese culture!