Moriyama Shrine (Hayama)

What it is

• A shrine in Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Founded in the year 749.
• Known for the Sekari Shinji ritual.
• Mentioned in the Edo period Wakan Sansai Zue encyclopedia.

What to see

• Sekari Shinji ritual involves drawing water from a well.
• Aiai-sai ritual is a Hayama Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
• Sekari Shinji is a Hayama Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

When to go

• Aiai-sai ritual is held every 33 years.
• Next Aiai-sai ritual is scheduled for 2028.

Getting there

• 5-minute walk from Kyuyakuba-mae bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.