About Miko Experience

In this shrine, we have Miko(shrine-maiden) experience lessons, as an option that you can have experience related to Japanese traditional culture. It would be absolutely great that you can have such a calming experience in the tranquil and crisp air of the shrine.

Miko(shrine-maiden) Experience

11-06-13-409 Do you know Miko?
You’ve seen some girls in white robes and red skirts at shrines in Japan. They are called “Miko(巫女)” in Japanese. They used to be like shamans in ancient times, but now they are a kind of assistants of Shinto priests. Of course, they have to learn appropriate behavior in shrines even now.

You can have Miko experience with authentic clothing, white robes and red skirts.
Miko work in shrines and serve God. In this program, you can feel the dignity of gods or deities, and purify yourself in an authentic way which refreshes your mind. This experience definitely helps detox your mind.

Level 1(Beginner)	-Costume dressing Ceremonial manners(purifying,ringing bells, etc…)/Sweep shrine precinct/Formal worship (sanpai)/Small lecture/Photo opportunity *You can put on Chihaya(a formal jacket) and Kanzashi(a hair accessory) when you take pictures. You can take pictures anywhere you like.
Level 2(Intermediate)	Everyone who finished Level 1 can take this class. Details of each manner/Practice Kagura(Shinto music) *Sorry but we are preparing. To be announced.
Level 3(Advanced)	Everyone who finished Level 2 can take this class. *Sorry but we are preparing. To be announced.

-Duration: 1 hour and a half to 2 hours.
-Experience fee: 7000 yen per person.
-Please put on white underwear. If you have tabi sox and waist straps please bring them.
If you don’t have them, please let us know. We’ll prepare and you can borrow them(it costs 500 yen for renting of tabi and straps).
-Any ladies can take this lesson. There’s no age requirement.
-The lesson is for 1-4 people. (If you would like to have a group lesson with more than 4 people, please let us know.)

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