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Visiting a Shinto shrine at the New Year to greet kami and pray for happiness is very common custom.
This is called "Hatsumoude" (初詣). Tsurugaoka Hachimangu welcomes your Hatsumoude.
Opening hours
December 31~January 3 Open 24 hours
January 4 0am-9pm
January 5~ 6am-9pm
*In this period, the appearance of the precinct is different from the usual one, and the route to the main shrine will be one-way.
For the detail, please watch this video (available only in Japanese). precinct guide video.wmv
Amulet office opening hours
January 1~3 Open 24 hours
January 4 0am-9pm
January 5~ 6am-9pm
Peony Garden
January 1 ~ middle February 9am–4:30pm (last admission is 4 pm)
Admission Fee: Adult ¥500
Student (age 13-18) ¥200
Child Free
*Children under age 12 should be guided by an adult
*Group Discount ¥400 per one is available for group of 25+ adults
Traffic control (Roads around the shrine will be closed the time below.)
December 31, 10pm-January 1, 5pm
January 2, 3 9am-5pm