Events
2 articles
Articles on the three Jingu festivals (Kanname-sai and Tsukinami-sai), hatsumode, and seasonal events around Ise. I answer simple-but-important questions like "When exactly is Kanname-sai?" and "Can ordinary visitors attend Tsukinami-sai?" The same rite shifts year to year in terms of crowding and access, so this category will be updated little by little each year.
Articles
- Tsukinami-sai: Why a Monthly Rite Comes Twice a Year
Tsukinami-sai means monthly, yet Jingu holds it twice a year. What the name preserves, and how the rite fits into the nested cycles of time that shape Ise.
- Kanname-sai on October 17: Ritual Structure and Visitor Protocol
What happens at Kanname-sai on October 17, where each part of the harvest ritual takes place across Geku and Naiku, and how to visit Ise Jingu respectfully on the day.