Let's experience Japanese traditional New Year's events that are rarely seen in modern times.

(1)Shishimai：Performance of the guardian lion mask (At Main Gate Otemon, 9:00～/12:15～） 

This guardian lion is a very auspicious imaginary being.
You can get rid of bad luck by having guardian lion bite your head.

(2)Sake for hospitality to celebrate the New Year (Next to Fukutoku-Ya, 9:00～）

Free distribution of sacred sake to visitors.
Hot Amazake (fermented non-alcoholic rice drink) is also available.
※It will end when it is gone

(3)First Writing of the year (Next to Nanamangoku, Open all day)

Calligraphy tools such as ink and brush are prepared in the room.
Feel free to write new Year's resolutions and show them on the bulletin board.

(4)Traditional New Year's play (At Shirahagi Hall, Open all day)

You can experience various games played in New Year in Japan.
・Paper kite flying
・Tosenkyo（Fan Tossing Game）
・Hanetsuki（Japanese traditional badminton)
・Fuku-warai (Japanese game similar to "pin the tail on the donkey")
・etc.