Nagoshi no Harae
SeasonalKansai(Kyoto)
Annual eventDates
Venue
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Moderate crowd
Photos
Mid-year purification ceremony where visitors walk through a reed ring.
Nagoshi no Harae is a purification ritual held at shrines across Japan on June 30, marking the halfway point of the year. Participants walk through a large chinowa (ring of miscanthus grass) to cleanse themselves of the first half-year's impurities. Kitano Tenmangu in Kyoto is one of the most famous venues for this ceremony.
At a Glance
- Type
- Seasonal
- Dates
- 2026-06-30 – 2026-06-30
- Venue
- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
- Status
- Ended
- Crowd Level
- Moderate crowd
- Admission
- Free
- Annual event
- Annual
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I confirm the official status of Nagoshi no Harae?
Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://kitanotenmangu.or.jp/.
What is the current status of Nagoshi no Harae?
The current listing status is ended. Last checked: 2026-03-10.
How crowded is Nagoshi no Harae?
The typical crowd level is moderate.
What are the highlights of Nagoshi no Harae?
Walking through the chinowa grass ring for purification; Offering hitogata paper dolls to absorb impurities; Eating seasonal minazuki sweets
Highlights
Walking through the chinowa grass ring for purification; Offering hitogata paper dolls to absorb impurities; Eating seasonal minazuki sweets
Access
5-minute walk from Kitano Hakubaicho Station (Keifuku Electric Railroad) or take Kyoto City Bus 50/101 to Kitano Tenmangu-mae
Tips for Visitors
Walk through the chinowa ring in a figure-eight pattern as instructed at the shrine. Try minazuki, a triangular sweet traditionally eaten on this day to ward off summer heat.
Location
📍 Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
