Learn about Japan’s Shinto/spiritual culture, Shrine Maiden Experience

Learn about Japan’s Shinto/spiritual culture, Shrine Maiden Experience

Enjoy a special miko shrine maiden experience that cannot usually be experienced in everyday life. You will acquire a deeper understanding of Japanese traditions and spiritual culture through the experience of wearing miko attire and other rituals. In each course, participants receive a sweet “monka” treat and prayer amulet at the end.

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Experience the culture of Shinto through the miko shrine maiden experience (representative image)

Experience the culture of Shinto through the miko shrine maiden experience (representative image)

Miko shrine maiden experience at Aguchi Shrine, with a history dating back to 1700 years (representative image)

Miko shrine maiden experience at Aguchi Shrine, with a history dating back to 1700 years (representative image)

Miko shrine maiden experience (representative image)

Miko shrine maiden experience (representative image)

Miko shrine maiden experience (representative image)

Miko shrine maiden experience (representative image)

Miko shrine maiden experience purification ritual

Miko shrine maiden experience purification ritual

Information

Minimum Number of Passengers
2 participants
Maximum Capacity
5 participants
Participation Restrictions
This experience is for people over 145 cm tall (approximate) due to the size of the miko attire.
Meeting and Exchange Areas
Aguchi Shrine
2-1-29 Kainochohigashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka
Open Period
Year-round
Closed Period
There may be periods when we cannot accept guests due to the New Year’s holiday, festivals, etc.
Meeting Times and Business Hours
10:00 a.m.–/1:30 p.m.–/3:30 p.m.–
Tour Schedule
Each course gathers directly at the experience location. Miko shrine maiden experience held at Aguchi Shrine. Beginner course: Pre-explanation/Lecture/Miko attire dressing/Formal worship/Photoshoot (take pictures with your own camera)/Intermediate course: Pre-explanation/Lecture/Purification ritual/Miko attire dressing/Formal worship/Photoshoot (take pictures with your own camera)/Each course disbands after the experience
Required Time
Beginner course: approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes/Intermediate course: approx. 2 hours
Provision of Meals
Meals are not provided
Universal accessibility
The shrine grounds have some difficult areas to walk on, such as uneven terrain, 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/47
https://www.deep-exp.com/ja/osaka/activity/305

This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.

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