Special Experience of “Exorcism” at Yuga Shrine
Special Japanese cultural experience at Yuga Shrine Main Sanctuary
Plan Details
“Yugasan” is the sacred mountain with the history of over 2,000 years, and the oldest building on Yugasan is Yuga Shrine Main Sanctuary. Yuga Shrine is known as “Head shrine for warding off evil spirits,” and it prospered as a place of prayer for the imperial court, and also under the patronage of Lord Ikeda, the feudal lord of Okayama, during the Edo period.
This experience will take place in the main sanctuary. This palce was once only accessible to Lord Ikeda, the feudal lord of Okayama.
“Oharai” means to purify or cleanse both body and mind.
“Miko-mai” refers to a dance performed by Miko, a woman who serves the gods, as an offering to them.
“Ceremony of Yakudama” is a ritual in which you breathe your bad luck into a ball and then throw it against the wall to shatter it. At Shinto shrines, the act of exhaling has the meaning of purifying one’s own mind.
Let’s try to do this unique Japanese cultural experience and purify both your body and soul.
Tourism Contents Summary
“Oharai” Ritual of “Exorcism” by Shinto priest
“Miko-mai” Dance of Shrine maiden
“Ceremony of Yakudama” Throwing a ball containing the evil spirits against the wall
Yuga Shrine Main Sanctuary
Plan Information
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Plan Price
Adult JPY 10,000 / per person
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Location
Kurashiki City, OKAYAMA
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Time Required
1hour30minutes
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Meeting Place & Time
In front of Torii gate of Yuga shrine at 08:45
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Course Details
08:45 Meeting with English speaking guide in fron of Torii gate of Yuga shrine.
08:45 – 09:00 Washing the hands and cleanse them at the water basin for purification. Then, English speaking guide explain about the experience.
09:00 Moving to the main shrine.
09:10 – 09:40 Shinto ritual (Exorcism)
09:40 – 09:50 Dance of shrine maiden
09:50 – 10:00 Ritual of “Yakudama” (Throwing a ball containing the evil spirits against the wall)
10:00 – 10:15 Hospitality service of the small rice cake (omochi) and tea.
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Dates of operation
Every day
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Dates of exclusion
Every day from 01 December to the last day of February and the festival day at Yuga Shrine.
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Supported language
English
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Reservation Contact
INCONTRO MONDO
E-mail: kawamoto@incontromondo.com
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Operation Company
INCONTRO MONDO
*Land operator registered by the prefectural governor of OKAYAMA “NO.14”
Included in the price
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Fee of the experience
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Fee of English speaking guide
Not included
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Food and drink (except the hospitality service)
Note
Number of participants
Minimum number of Participants per Party: 1PAX
Minimum number of Participants: 6PAX
Maximum number of Participants: 20PAX
Closing date of reservation
7days before the participation date (except Saturday and Sunday and Holiday)
Space available
On request
Necessary when making the reservation
- Date of participation
- Name of representative
- Number of participations
- Age of all of participations
- Contact address(number of phone or address of e-mail)
- Available language for conversation
*Please let us know before the participation if someone has the allergy.
Cancellation Fees
50% for the date of participation before 7day to 4day.
100% for before 3day and on the day of participation and no-contact cancel.
Inquiries
INCONTRO MONDO (KAWAMOTO)
Email:kawamoto@incontromondo.com
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact us for tour quotes and consultation.
Access
Access to Naoshima from major locations.