This time, I will introduce the Kamigamo Shrine Musha Shinji Ritual.
From JR Kyoto Station, take the city bus No. 4 and get off at Kamigamo-jinja-mae, then walk for about 15 minutes to arrive at Kamigamo-jinja Shrine.
The Musashi Shinji is a traditional event that began with the "shooting ceremony" held in the Imperial Palace during the Heian period.
It is a Shinto ritual to ward off evil spirits by shooting arrows, and is held at 10:30 am on January 16th.
Free.
In the Musha Shinji ritual, the Oomatoshiki ceremony is held on New Year's Day to ward off evil spirits by shooting red-lacquered arrows with a diameter of about 1.8 meters.
After the ritual is over, the Ogasawara-ryu Kinki Ryoyukai will perform the Momoteshiki ceremony in accordance with the ancient ceremony.
Enjoy sacred occasions.
That’s it.