Learn about Japan’s Shinto/spiritual culture, Shrine Maiden Experience
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Enjoy a special miko shrine maiden experience that cannot usually be experienced in everyday life. You will acquire a deeper understanding of Japanese traditions and spiritual culture through the experience of wearing miko attire and other rituals. In each course, participants receive a sweet “monka” treat and prayer amulet at the end.
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Experience the culture of Shinto through the miko shrine maiden experience (representative image)
Miko shrine maiden experience at Aguchi Shrine, with a history dating back to 1700 years (representative image)
Miko shrine maiden experience (representative image)
Miko shrine maiden experience (representative image)
Miko shrine maiden experience purification ritual
Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 2 participants
- Maximum Capacity
- 5 participants
- Participation Restrictions
- This experience is for people over 145 cm tall (approximate) due to the size of the miko attire.
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Aguchi Shrine
2-1-29 Kainochohigashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka - Open Period
- Year-round
- Closed Period
- There may be periods when we cannot accept guests due to the New Year’s holiday, festivals, etc.
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- 10:00 a.m.–/1:30 p.m.–/3:30 p.m.–
- Tour Schedule
- Each course gathers directly at the experience location. Miko shrine maiden experience held at Aguchi Shrine. Beginner course: Pre-explanation/Lecture/Miko attire dressing/Formal worship/Photoshoot (take pictures with your own camera)/Intermediate course: Pre-explanation/Lecture/Purification ritual/Miko attire dressing/Formal worship/Photoshoot (take pictures with your own camera)/Each course disbands after the experience
- Required Time
- Beginner course: approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes/Intermediate course: approx. 2 hours
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Universal accessibility
- The shrine grounds have some difficult areas to walk on, such as uneven terrain, gravel, and cobblestones.
- Parking
- Parking: Available for standard-sized vehicles
- Notes
- After you make your request for a reservation, the tour will be finalized after the experience facility confirms that it can accept you. Then, the reservation is official.
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
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