Face the inner self by copying the ”Great Purification Prayer” at Aguchi Shrine and ascend to its inner sanctum
The Great Purification Prayer (Oharae no Kotoba) is a prayer to cleanse oneself of all the sins and impurities that have piled onto the self without one even realizing it. By copying the words of the prayer in the tranquil sanctuary of the shrine, you will be able to clear your mind of all distractions and attain inner peace.
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Aguchi Shrine
Official visit to Aguchi Shrine (image)
Copying the Great Purification Prayer (Oharae no Kotoba) (image)
Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 1 participant
- Maximum Capacity
- 15 participants
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Aguchi Shrine
2-1-29 Kainochō Higashi, Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka - Open Period
- Year-round
- Closed Period
- At certain times of the year, such as the New Year holidays and other festivals, visitors cannot be accommodated as there are other events and rituals to tend to
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- From 10:00 a.m./From 1:30 p.m./From 3:30 p.m.
- Tour Schedule
- Preferred time. Meet up directly at the activity location. 1) Explanation of the Shinto prayer for purification, 2) Copying the prayer text, 3) Official worship, 4) End of the activity and program
- Required Time
- Around 1.5 hours
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Universal accessibility
- There are some places within the shrine grounds that are difficult to walk on because of uneven surfaces, gravel, and cobblestones.
- Parking
- Parking: Available for standard-sized vehicles
- Notes
- After you make your request for a reservation, the tour will be finalized after the experience facility confirms that it can accept you. Then, the reservation is official.
- Related websites
- https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/tourism/detail/48
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