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★Confirmed★ [March 2nd, 2026 Only!] Wakasa “Omizu-okuri” Ceremony – Join the Torchlight Procession of 1,000 People – The Sacred Start of Todai-ji’s Omizutori [Limited to 8 guests per car]

Point 1

A Thousand Torches Light the Night is breathtaking

Point 2

Sacred Water Sent by White-Robed Monks

Point 3

Join the Torchlight Procession Yourself

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Tour Features

From Wakasa to Todai-ji in Nara — Witness the Sacred Beginning
of Water and Fire Rituals

In Japan, spring is said to arrive only after the Omizutori
ceremony concludes at Nigatsu-do Hall in Nara’s Todai-ji Temple.

But the story begins in Wakasa, where the sacred water is first
sent in a ritual known as Omizu-okuri.
Over ten days, this “fragrant water” is believed to travel from
Unose in Wakasa to the Wakasai Well at Todai-ji, connecting two
sacred sites through a centuries-old spiritual bond.

As evening falls, the sound of conch shells signals the start of the
ceremony.
A torchlit procession of nearly 1,000 participants marches
approximately 2 km from Jingu-ji Temple to Unose, carrying
blazing torches — including a massive 7-meter torch swung with
rhythmic chants of “Ei! Ei!”

As flames dance across the river’s surface, a head priest recites
the Water Sending Prayer, purifies the area, and releases the
sacred water into the Onyu River.
This spring ritual, passed down for over 1,200 years, begins here
— in Wakasa.

To truly understand the Omizutori at Todai-ji, one must first
witness the "Omizu-okuri" Ceremony in Wakasa.

Tour Schedule

13:30 Meet up
↓ ==Transfer by private vehicle (brief stop at a roadside station)==
↓ Visit "Wakasahiko Shrine" and "Wakasahime Shrine", both deeply connected to the Omizu-okuri
↓ ==Transfer by private vehicle==
↓ To Unose, the sacred site of the Omizu-okuri
↓ ==Transfer by private vehicle==
↓ Ryūzen Temporary Parking Area
↓ ++Shuttle bus to Wakasa Jingū-ji Temple++

18:30 "Dattan" ritual performance
19:00 "Grand Goma Fire Ritual" at Jingū-ji Temple
19:30 Join the Torchlight Procession of 1,000 Participants (approx. 2 km)
20:00 "Grand Fire Ceremony" at Unose
20:30 "Omizu-okuri" — sacred water is sent toward Nara
21:00 "Tachi-naorai" (closing purification and fellowship gathering)

↓ Unose
↓ ++Shuttle bus to Ryūzen Temporary Parking Area++
↓ ==Transfer by private vehicle==
24:30 Drop-off point in KYOTO city

Tour Details

Departure Date	2026.3.2(Mo)
Departure Time	13:30
Duration	11-Hours
Language
Meals	Light Meal 1
Meeting Place	AN-KYOTO Japanese Culture Experience Click here for a larger map
Minimum operation participants	From 6 Person
Tour Conductor/Guide	No Tour Conductor / Guide Accompanied
Price	38,420 JPY 〇 Includes: transportation fees, light meal, torchlight, guide fee, insurance fee, consumption tax
What to bring/Clothes	comfortable clothes and shoes for walking (might get dirty), warm layered clothing, gloves, etc.
Notes	※The tour departs rain or shine. ※Please note that the itinerary may change due to local circumstances. ※You will be walking approximately 2 km while carrying a torch, so please wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for outdoor activity. ※Sparks from the torches may damage clothing, so avoid wearing delicate or flammable materials. ※Designated drop-off Locations are as follows: Keihan Demachiyanagi Station, Kawaramachi-Shijo, Kyoto Station, AN KYOTO (near Karasuma-Gojo) If you prefer a different location, please feel free to contact us.

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Children under 2 years old are free. *There are no other services such as seats or meals.
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Cancel/Change Date	Cancel/Change Fee
Counting back from the day before the tour departure date	Stay trip	Day trip/Other
1. 21st day or before	Free	Free
2. 20th day or after (except 3~7)	20% of the Price	Free
3. 10th day or after (except 4~7)	20% of the Price	20% of the Price
4. 7th day or after (except 5~7)	30% of the Price	30% of the Price
5. The day before the departure date	40% of the Price	40% of the Price
6. The day of the departure date	50% of the Price	50% of the Price
7. After departure or No show	100% of the Price	100% of the Price

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