Sumiyoshi Taisha White Horse Ritual 2027

Dates & time: January 7, 2027 (Thu) 11:00〜
cost: No admission fee is listed in the official event information (the special goshuin and charm are shrine offerings)
Venue & access: In front of the First Main Sanctuary, Sumiyoshi Taisha About 3 minutes east on foot from Nankai Sumiyoshi Taisha Station, or immediately beside Hankai Tramway Sumiyoshi-Torii-mae stop. Traffic restrictions apply around the shrine during the New Year period, so avoid driving.

There are 4 car parks within a 12-minute walk of In front of the First Main Sanctuary, Sumiyoshi Taisha, and 7 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

At 11:00 on 7 January, the shrine's sacred white horse Shirayuki-go visits each of the four main sanctuaries with priests, then gallops through the grounds. The ritual traces back to the Heian-era court ceremony Aouma no Sechie, and seeing a white horse at the start of the year is said to ward off bad luck for the year ahead. Shirayuki-go is a purebred Dosanko with rare red eyes. A special goshuin stamp and bamboo horse charm are offered only on this day.

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FAQ

Do I need a reservation?

The official information does not mention advance booking. The horse's route is cordoned off on the day, so follow on-site guidance for viewing.

When can I get the special goshuin?

The White Horse Ritual goshuin and bamboo horse charm are offered only on 7 January. It gets busy, so allow extra time at the amulet office before or after the ritual.