On New Year's Day, January 1, 2026, Kyoto City was blessed with clear, beautiful weather from the morning, making it the perfect day for a first shrine visit of the year. Shrines across the city were bustling with worshippers from the early hours of the morning, with long lines forming in front of the main shrine. Worshippers clasped their hands together and prayed for good health and safety for their families.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
