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Learn About the Grand Shrine of Ise at Tokyo's Ise Shrine: Forum on Shrine Rebuilding

Name: Learn About the Grand Shrine of Ise at Tokyo's Ise Shrine: Forum on Shrine Rebuilding
Start: 2026-11-26T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-26T15:00:00+00:00
Location: 東京大神宮 大神宮会館

◇ When

November 27, 2026

Friday

⌖ Where · Chiyoda

Tokyo Daijingu Grand Shrine Hall

2-4-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

東京大神宮大神宮会館
東京都千代田区千代田区富士見2-4-1

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A casual forum at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine to explore the profound traditions of the Ise Grand Shrine. The sacred rebuilding ceremony, held every 20 years for over 1,300 years, will bring crowds to Ise City in 2026 and 2027 for the traditional timber-hauling event. With a history of more than 500 years, this event has evolved from hard labor into a celebrated festival, adapting across generations. Discover how these traditions have transformed and endured amid changing social and daily life. Guest speaker Sayumi Hamachiyo, an Ise native and expert on Ise Shrine studies, will share her insights.