A Sacred Experience Found Nowhere Else – The Osame-Dachi Sword Ritual at Oyama Affair Shrine

This program offers a special visit to Ōyama Afuri Shrine with a Shinto priest, including the traditional “Osame-tachi” ritual, a living example of Japan’s cultural  heritage. Deepen your understanding of Edo period culture, Bushidō, and Shintō. Traditional crafts like Ōyama koma will be exhibited and sold, allowing you to both experience and bring home Edo folk culture. The program also fosters personal interactions with priests and artisans, creating a unique, immersive cultural experience beyond ordinary sightseeing....See more