"Sai" means year and "tan" refers to the sunrise. The festival, held in the early morning of January 1st, begins the new year with a prayer for peace in the year to come.

• name

  Nakami Shrine

• place

  Nakami Shrine grounds

• address

  834 Nakasho, Izumisano-shi, Osaka

• transport

  Izumisano Station and Iharanosato Station on the Nankai Main Line
  Kumatori Station on the JR Hanwa Line

• schedule

  January 1st - 3rd
  8:00 - 17:00

• point

  January 1st from 10:00, 12:00, and 14:00
  Shakuhachi woodwind, koto strings, and Japanese taiko drum performances are held as a part of a special New Year's offering. Also, from January 1st - 15th, visitors to the shrine can participate in the "Izumisano Lucky Six Shrine Visits." Visit Nakami's six auxiliary shrines, and press a stamp onto a special ema prayer board. Those who complete visits to all six shrines will receive a Chinese zodiac charm.

• name

  Nakami Shrine

• tel

  072-462-7080

• general participation

  Yes

• parking

  10 spaces

• url

  http://www.nakami.org/