New Year's First Sesame Grand Prayer/Jurin-in Temple

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This ritual involves praying for a year of good health and various wishes. A prayer fee is required. On this day, visitors are also offered fortune-telling amazake, tea, sake, coffee, and sweets.

(Photo credit: Jurin-in Temple)

※ For more details, please visit the official Jurin-in Temple website.

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十輪院

Jurin-in Official website

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