Hatsumode 2026

Hatsumode is one of the major Japanese traditions, which is the first visit to a shrine or a temple of the year.  The people usually visit on the first, second, or third day of the new year and to pray for happiness, good health and safety for yourself and your family & friends throughout the year, and for the business & household to prosper.

It is also a custom to drink sacred sake, ‘omiki’ during the visit.

At Fordham Matsuno’o Shrine, we are open to the public for ‘Hatsumode’

On Saturday 3rd January 2025
from 10:00am – 2:30pm

at Fordham Matsuno’o Shrine
Fordham Abbey

Entry to the ground + Omiki, a glass of Sacred Sake & Oden, Takoyaki, Amazake all inclusive for £80 per person (£20 for children under 8 yrs old, free for under 3 yrs old)