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.
日本の美しい秋
令和八年 丙午歳 秋季大祭
This whole month of October here at Usagi Jinja Shinto Shrine Fellowship we have given great respect to the wondrous grand time of Autumn Harvest. Exonerating the Inari O Kami. With Dedicated Prayer on the October the 25 for Aki Matsuri. 秋季 Shūki is fall or autumn but it really refers to the whole season, as we are in the northern hemisphere and somewhat blessed with the four seasons, each of these seasons are therefore three months long given our 12 month year. the seasons seam to fluctuate allot in the sense that here in the northern hemisphere it often feels that winter is longer than 3 months. There has been many People visiting the Shrine over the last few weeks praying for good family life, success in projects and good health. All at this most reverent time of Great Gratitude. Many others joined us at The Fall festival in person and via internet in a remote way.
Its been most wonderful to see so many 崇拝者 suhaisha people willing to pray and find wonderment in the gratitude of the bountiful season. The Hatsuho (初穂means first rice harvest but hear in the north we use
初穂 as it refers to all harve（初穂 とは、その年に初めて収穫された稲穂、または最初にとれた農作物や果物などのことです）— to Inari Ōkami, the Kami of Ki, Life Essence and Flow.
We celebrated together with heartfelt gratitude the Sakiwae (幸栄) of 2026 — the flourishing, blessings, and abundant fruition of Life.
We are so very grateful to Brante, Salina and Farley Ferrell of West Bank Harvest, whose family has generously provided our harvested fruit. Chinook Country Produce for providing vegitables and grains.
This beautiful continual support for which we are so grateful. It is a living example of Devine Gifts, The Giving Planet, our Human connection of working together in harmony.
All are visible expressions of generosity, sincerity and effort.
Life continues to flourish through what we gratefully receive, offer, and share.
Thank you to everyone who participated, whether physically present at The Shrine or from where ever you were tuning in and supporting from.
I pray the blessings of this year’s harvest where ever you are bring heart felt health, nourish, and flourish in the lives of all you.
Much Love and Light
Kannushi Jay
Usagi Jinja Fall Festival Was Great
Welcoming the vernal and autumnal equinoxes are very important in Shinto and are national holidays in Japan.
Autumn is especially important to Shinto as it is the time of vital giving. It is the sacred season of harvest and with harvest comes gratitude. It is a time to thank the Heavenly Kami, the Earthly Kami and the Spirit of man. Thanking all deities and our ancestors for the year’s growing and the transference of the Earths life force into our Food.
枯朶に 烏のとまりけり 秋の暮
"Kareeda ni Karasu no tomarikeri aki no kure."
Japanese Poem
A crow perches on a withered lea in the autumn twilight.
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
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
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.
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.
Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.
Jay Kan'nushi
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.
" A Taikokyu a Day Keeps the Doctor Away "
Taikokyu
Taikokyu combines: Tai (体) body and Kokyu (呼吸) breath. Which helps you take care of yourself. These unique movements provide the missing link to our overall health and wellness. Utilizing the nerve meridians called Keiryaku Chosei (経絡調整), we move through both 早朝修法 and 均整修法 morning and evening austerities and prayer.