兎神社
Welcome to the Rabbit Shrine in Calgary
"The Little Shrine On the Prairie"
USAGI JINJA shinto Shrine fellowship.
Welcome to the Rabbit Shrine in Calgary
"The Little Shrine On the Prairie"
USAGI JINJA shinto Shrine fellowship.
Shinto is as Shinto does.
Welcome to Usagi Jinja
Our website is dedicated to exploring various faiths and religions from around the world. We strive to provide a platform for open-minded discussions and learning about different beliefs and practices. Our hope is to foster a community of acceptance and understanding.
Letters and Teachings
Refer to Blog section to read some great writings from Kannushi to the fellowship.
御御輿巡行
2026 Omatsuri Junko was a big success.
All had a great celebration while some 8000 people looked on!
July 18 2026
Calgary Max Bell Centre
“When we ‘fall from Truth,’ that is, when we lose our "balance" Supports needed. The blinding from imbalance often comes from a fall-away from truth. The blinding, it is hoped, is temporary and that we may soon see clearly again and envision truth"
神道を通して私達は大自然に近づきます。 Shintō o tōshite watashitachi wa daishizen ni chikadzukimasu. Through Shinto we immerse ourselves in the great nature.
Jay Kan'nushi
丙午年 2026 year of the Fire Element-Horse
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At Usagi Jinja, we believe that all religions have the potential to lead to a deeper understanding of God and the universe. We honour and respect all paths towards enlightenment, and strive to create a community that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
Spirtual Services
はつみやまいり Hatsumiya Mai Ri Baby Blessing 1st Shrine Visit
しちごさん Shichi Go San Seven Five Three Childrens Blessings
けつこんしき Kekkon Shiki Wedding Ceremony
いれいさい Irei Sai Celebration Of Life
地域社会での活動 Chi'iki shakai denokatsudo Community Outreach
Kan'nushi Jay is an accomplished public speaker. He has done many speaking engagements for schools, organizations, and in leadership conventions. He has been called to do this work all across Canada and in many parts of the world. If you would like to book him to speak for your organization or school please reach out and contact us.
Kan'nushi Jay Creasy
Jay “Také” Creasy is currently a Kan’nushi (Shinto priest)
A Kan’nushi , also called shinshoku, is the person responsible for the maintenance of a Shinto shrine as well as for leading worship of a given kami. The characters for Kan’nushi are sometimes also read jinshu with the same meaning. Originally the Kan’nushi were intermediaries between kami and could transmit their will to all mankind.
Founded 27 years ago by Kan’nushi Jay Creasy, the Usagi Jinja shrine is one of the few true Japanese Shinto shrines outside of Japan, and the only Shinto shrine in Alberta.
Usagi Jinja (Rabbit Shrine) offers spiritual services as well as operates three yearly festivals. Please visit our writings section to learn more about Shinto.
This picture was taken by Také in front of KoJinja, his teachers Shrine in Japan.