Mita Uejin

In ancient times, it was believed that during the flower season, the spirits of epidemics would scatter on the fallen flowers. The imperial court established a ritual to pacify these spirits as the "Hana-tame no Matsuri" in the Jingi-ryō of the Nara period. Traditionally held solemnly, various events are conducted, including the main shrine ceremony on the 25th, offerings of kagura, gagaku, and bugaku. The "Spring Ancestor Festival," which honors the ancestors of the parishioners, is also held. *Depending on the situation, there may only be the sacred rites. As of 2026, the roof replacement work of the main shrine is underway.

The rice planting shrine at the Hangzen Shrine is a form in which the worship hall is regarded as a rice field. It ends with Tarobo and two Saotome performing a rice-planting ritual on pine needles, which are seen as seedlings. When the votive service is over, the people gathered hope for Fukutoku and collect the sown rice fir. Image courtesy: Hang Zenjin Shrine

1,400 years ago, when Shitennoji was built by Shitennoji, it began to be built as a place (Shiyakuin) where a variety of medicinal herbs were planted and applied to people. Since the statue of King Aizen, who has a strong interest in the main ancestor, is enshrined, there are many young and old people who are called "Aizen-san" and seek good relations every day. We pray for the spirit of our ancestors, the new Buddha, and the Buddha, and perform the legal service.