spiritual services
七五三 – SEVEN-FIVE-THREE FESTIVAL
しちごさん Shichi Go San
A traditional rite of passage and festival day in Japan for three and seven year old girls as well as three and five year old boys which is held annually.
Some families observe the rite based on the traditional way of calculating age, or kazoedoshi, in which children are one year of age at birth and gain a year on each lunar new year
初宮参り – NEW BABY BLESSING
はつみやまいり Hatsumiya Mai Ri
Your baby’s first Shrine visit is a ritual to ask that the child be announced to God as having been born, and asks that your child grow healthy and safely.
Traditionally, this ceremony was usually performed within the first month of life, however taking into account health and weather considerations, 2 months has now been the accepted norm.
結婚式 – MARRIAGE CEREMONY
けっこんしき Kekkon Shiki
Shinto wedding ceremonies are conducted by a Kannushi (Shinto priest) and are well regarded due to the solemn atmosphere of the Shrine and the manner in which the Kannushi will conduct the ceremony.
慰霊祭 – MEMORIAL SERVICE
いれいさい Irei Sai
Shinto Memorial services are a lot more involved than Western funerals. For this topic we recommend calling the Shrine and speaking with the Kannushi directly. Soon we will create a new page to delve into this topic in more detail.