Imamiya Ebisu Shrine sea bream dedication

About this event

A unique year-end ceremony at Yasaka Shrine involving the ceremonial dedication of sea bream to Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, whose deity Ebisu is the patron of fishermen and merchants. The offering of tai (sea bream), considered an auspicious fish in Japanese culture, is a prayer for prosperity and good fortune in the coming year. This ritual reflects the deep connections between Kyoto's shrines and the community's hopes for the new year.