One of the Shusse Inari Jinja’s principles enshrined deities is Homudawake-no-Mikoto, and the subsidiary deity, Takemikaduchi-no-kami, are known for their mastery of the martial arts. This special ceremony will ask for Kami-sama’s blessing for another year of continued safety and success in your dōjō. 

All ceremonies include purification salt or Kirinusa and one paper Ofuda

*Donation amounts for an on-site ceremony are for a ceremony that is performed within Los Angeles County. If you are outside Los Angeles County, please cover the transportation and accommodation costs for Rev. Izumi to travel to your location.

One of the Shusse Inari Jinja’s principles enshrined deities is Homudawake-no-Mikoto, and the subsidiary deity, Takemikaduchi-no-kami, are known for their mastery of the martial arts. This special ceremony will ask for Kami-sama’s blessing for another year of continued safety and success in your dōjō. 

All ceremonies include purification salt or Kirinusa and one paper Ofuda

*Donation amounts for an on-site ceremony are for a ceremony that is performed within Los Angeles County. If you are outside Los Angeles County, please cover the transportation and accommodation costs for Rev. Izumi to travel to your location.

This ceremony is for those wishing to recover from illness. It may be requested by either the person who is ill, by friends, or by family.

When a person reaches the age of adulthood, they visit a Shinto Shrine and show appreciation for their growth. Then the individual who has joined the ranks of adults is reported to the Kami-sama. The now adult man or woman gives gratitude to their parents and/or the people around them who helped raise them. As a new member of society, they vow to contribute to society and they pray for divine protection.

The ceremony has a minimum donation of $100 plus shipping where applicable and includes one Omamori.

Every milestone in life is a blessing from Kami-sama. This is especially true for people reaching ages 60, 69, 76, 79, 87, 89, 98, and 99. Celebrate these milestones with us! Thank Kami-sama for their blessings up to the present and pray for continued good health and longevity.

Kanreki (Age 60)- customary for the celebrated person to wear red. 

Koki, Kiju (Age 70, 77)-customary for the celebrated person to wear purple

Sanju, Beihu (Age 80,88)- customary for the celebrated person to wear golden brown

Sotsuju, hakuju, momoju (Age 90, 99, 100)- customary for the celebrated person to wear white

Every birthday in life is a blessing from Kami-sama. Let’s hold the Shinto ceremony to communicate our gratitude to Kami-sama and ask for blessings of good fortune and success.

The ceremony has a minimum donation of $100 plus shipping when applicable and includes one Omamori. If you would like the ceremony to be held at your location, the minimum donation is $500.

The Hatsumiya Mairi, or Omiyamairi, is the first shrine visit of a child. Around a month after a baby’s birth, the parents and grandparents come to the Shrine together and show their gratitude for a safe delivery and to celebrate and pray for the child’s health and growth. 

Once the pregnancy has stabilized around the 5th month, it is customary for pregnant people to visit a Shinto Shrine on a Day of the dog and pray for safe childbirth. The maternity band (Iwata-obi) is also brought to be blessed to ensure protection for the rest of the pregnancy. This ceremony includes a “safe birth” or ” good health” omamori. A visit record and milestone album for the baby may also be added to this gokito. 

Jūsan Mairi is a celebration for those who are 13 years of age. Historically, this was the age at which children came of age and when they were allowed to wear a Haori (overcoat). Following the traditional lunar calendar, the Shrine visit for Jūsan Mairi is made between about March 13th and May 13th in the Gregorian calendar. Shrine visitors pray for good fortune and the healthy growth of those being celebrated.