If you want to ward off the bad luck of the previous year and improve your fortunes, why not take part in the "Tokyo Good Luck Stay" offered by Hoshinoya Tokyo from Saturday, January 2025th to Friday, January 1st, 4?
The "Tokyo Good Luck Stay" is a program that aims to improve your luck based on the year's zodiac sign. In 2025, the year of the snake, a prayer will be held at Hebikubo Shrine in Shinagawa, Tokyo, one of the three major sacred places for the white snake in Japan and boasting a history of over 700 years since its founding.
After checking in, this two-day, one-night program includes a lesson in the traditional art of "Kenbu," a sword dance performed as an offering at Shinto rituals. This is said to ward off evil thoughts and bring about a further increase in fortune, so participants will clear away distracting thoughts and be ready to start the year with a bright and cheerful mind.
The "good luck deep breath" according to the Edo period Feng Shui is done at sunrise.
"Awakening Breakfast" is a Japanese breakfast that aims to achieve perfect balance.
The day after warding off bad luck with the sword dance, participants will take part in an activity of deep breathing while watching the sunrise on the rooftop of a building 160 meters above ground. Once the good energy has circulated within the body, they will enjoy a "wake-up breakfast" that incorporates the five tastes, five colors, and five methods to harmonize the body and mind.
Afterwards, you can warm up your body in the natural hot springs, purify yourself, and then head to Hebi-kubo Shrine, which enshrines the White Snake Benzaiten Shrine. Before worshiping, the staff of Hoshinoya Tokyo will guide you along the "White Snake's Return Path," a pilgrimage course that is said to bring good fortune. You can also participate in a tour of the temple grounds led by a Shinto priest, available only with this plan.
Why not start the year 2025, the Year of the Snake, by giving thanks to the god associated with snakes and praying for progress?
◆Hoshinoya Tokyo "Tokyo Good Luck Stay"
[Period] Saturday, January 2025th, 1 to Friday, January 4st, 1
[Price] 1 yen per person, 55,180 yen for two people (tax and service charges included, accommodation fee not included)
[Capacity] Up to 1 people per group per day
[Included] Sword dance practice, Hakama rental, good luck deep breath, wake-up breakfast
[Reservation]formulaサイトReservation required 14 days in advance
[Target] HOSHINOYA Tokyo guests
*The content may be subject to change depending on the situation.
*Price does not include prayer fee. Please donate from 1 yen per person.
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