Experiencing “Chinowa Kuguri” at Yasue Hachimangu Shrine in Kanazawa
🌿Experiencing “Chinowa Kuguri” at Yasue Hachimangu Shrine in Kanazawa During the hot summer months in Japan, many people visit shrines to take part in a unique purification ritual called Chinowa Kuguri . I recently had the chance to experience this beautiful tradition at Yasue Hachimangu Shrine in Kanazawa, and it was both spiritually refreshing and culturally rich. 🌾 What is Chinowa Kuguri ? Chinowa Kuguri is a traditional Shinto ritual performed to cleanse oneself of misfortune and pray for good health. A large ring made of chigaya grass (a type of sedge) is set up at the entrance of the shrine, and visitors walk through it in a figure-eight pattern. This ceremony is typically held in late June during the Nagoshi no Harae (Summer Purification Ceremony), marking the halfway point of the year. Walking through the ring, I could feel a sense of renewal—leaving behind the worries and impurities of the first half of the year and stepping forward with a lighter heart. ⛩️ About Y...
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