Join Us This September
We are delighted to welcome you to our growing community. While our doors are currently preparing for our official launch, please note that our full schedule of classes, spiritual rituals, and private appointments will become available for booking immediately following our grand opening this September.
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Shinto Workshops & Seminars
With a foundation of six years of academic Shinto studies at universities and graduate schools in Japan, and further enriched by an extensive career serving at an established shrine in Japan, our Chief Priest offers a variety of workshops and lectures.
These programs are designed to authentically convey Shinto culture and traditional etiquette—offerings that are rarely accessible outside of Japan.
Experience Workshop
Miko (Shrine Maiden)
Drawing on her real-world experience training and supervising Miko in Japan, this 2-hour introductory workshop offers an exclusive opportunity to learn the sacred duties of a shrine maiden.
(Available for 1–2 participants, reservation required).
Program Content (Approx. 2 hours)
Etiquette Lesson:
Master the fundamental gestures of Shinto elegance, including posture, walking, and bowing.
Explanation of Duties:
Learn about the significance, roles, and daily responsibilities of a Miko at a shrine.
Dressing in Sacred Vestments:
Experience wearing the traditional "Hakue" (white robe) and "Hibakama" (scarlet skirt).
Goshuin (Shrine Seals) Creation:
Understand the history of "Goshuin" and practice creating your own.
Kagura-Mai Experience:
Learn the basic, elegant movements of the sacred ritual dance.
Q&A Session:
Ask questions about Shinto philosophy and daily life at a shrine.
Commemorative Photo:
Enjoy a photo session in Miko attire within the sacred sanctuary.
Kagura Mai Yuuhi
Authentic Kagura-Mai Lecture Course
(Aiming for Public Festival Performances)
A continuous training course directly taught by our Chief Priest, focusing on mastering sacred ritual dances such as "Toyosaka-no-Mai". Participants will thoroughly study everything from elegant physical movements to the handling of "Torimono" (sacred branches or ritual flowers held in the hand), and the correct choreography of the traditional forms.
For those interested, the ultimate goal of this course is to perform a sacred dance offering on stage at local community events, such as Summer Festivals. Our project name on those events is "Kagura Mai Yuuhi".
Scent-Bag (Nioibukuro) & Omamori Amulet Workshop with a Certified Ko-shi
This workshop is uniquely led by our Chief Priest, who is also a certified "Ko-shi" (Incense Instructor and blend specialist) accredited by Japan's renowned Takimonoya-Karaku.
Using traditional, premium natural Japanese raw materials, you will blend your own customized fragrance to create a traditional "Nioibukuro" (scent bag). You will then place your own handwritten wish/prayer inside a sacred fabric pouch, crafting a one-of-a-kind "Omamori" amulet to take home. The workshop also covers the history of incense and the Shinto philosophy of spiritual purification.
Shinto Lectures
We offer regular seminars covering various facets of Shinto tradition.
Private sessions or tailored lectures can also be arranged to fit your specific interests (history, art, architecture, spirituality, etc.).
Key Lecture Topics (Examples)
Foundations of Shinto Shrines:
The spiritual meaning of Torii gates, shrine precincts, and proper worship etiquette.
Mythology and Deities:
Stories of the great deities featured in the "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki".
Japanese Culture and Shinto:
How Shinto philosophy shapes traditional arts, clothing, food, and daily life.
The Grand Shrine of Ise:
The philosophy of "Tokowaka" (eternal youth and renewal) and the system of the 20-year rebuild ritual.
Vestments of Priests and Miko:
A detailed explanation and live demonstration of traditional dressing techniques (Emon).
Seasonal Festivals & Annual Rites:
The history of seasonal events and the deeper meanings behind Shinto rituals.
Live Ritual Demonstration:
An educational demonstration of a Shinto ceremony and the meaning behind each prayer phase.
Oharae-no-Kotoba
(The Prayer of Purification):
An exploration of the ancient purification liturgy, accompanied by a quiet calligraphy transcribing experience.
Important Note Regarding Language
Please kindly note that our Chief Priest has only recently relocated to Quebec and is currently in the process of learning French. For this reason, all workshops, seminars, and communications are currently conducted [strictly in Japanese or English only]. We sincerely apologize to the local Quebec community for any inconvenience this may cause and deeply appreciate your warm understanding.
We look forward to doing our absolute best to build a meaningful program for you based on your needs, group size, and budget. Please feel free to contact us.