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New Year's First Sesame Grand Prayer

New Year's First Sesame Grand Prayer

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This is a ritual to pray for a year of good health and various wishes (a prayer fee is required). On this day, visitors are also offered fortune-bringing 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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