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Water Shrine "Sho 59 Festival New Year Festival"

[Sam] January 8, 2017 16:00

DSC03465'LS.jpg On January 6, the "Sho 59 Festival New Year Festival" was held at Mizu Shrine Yohaisho in Tsukiji Market. (11:00~)

The relocation to Toyosu Market, which was scheduled for November last year, was postponed, and this year continued to be held here again.

The Shinto ritual is held on the 5th of every month, and in New Year's Day, May and September, priests are invited from Kanda-jinja Shrine (Kanda Myojin) where main hall is located.

DSC03473SQRS'G.jpgIt is called the Sho 59 Festival.

Sponsored by the Fish Bank Association, she was present at ritual in a matching half coat. A large banner and a high lantern are raised to welcome worshipers.

In front of votive offering, which mainly focuses on fresh products handled at Tsukiji Market, exorcism ceremonies, congratulatory performances, and attendees Tamakushi Hoden ...

Thank you for the blessings of the water shrine and pray for the development of the market.

This is one of the historical events inherited from Edo, which may be overlooked before the issue of relocation to Toyosu Market.