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Experience a Magical Evening Wedding Procession at Meiji Jingu - Special Bridal Fair Featuring the "Akari Sanshin" Ceremony, Held for Two Days Only


Discover the enchanting atmosphere of "Akari Sanshin," a traditional wedding procession illuminated by bonfires and lanterns beneath the evening sky. Join this exclusive bridal fair and experience the serene beauty of Meiji Jingu after sunset, offering a distinctly different atmosphere from its sunlit daytime setting.


What is 灯り参進(Akari-Sanshin)?

It's a special wedding procession in which the bride and groom proceed toward the shrine ceremony accompanied by the warm glow of traditional lights.
・灯り(Akari) means light.
・参進(Sanshin) means a ceremonial procession toward the shrine.
The result is a beautiful, atmospheric Shinto wedding ceremony, especially around dusk.The ceremony has been described as a seasonal offering available from October through December.
For a wedding at Meiji Jingu, it's a lovely way to create a more mystical atmosphere than a daytime procession.

≫Traditional Japanese Wedding Ceremonies


■Event Details
Participation: Free of charge
Hours: 3:50 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

■Eligibility: Limited to couples visiting Meiji Kinenkan for their first wedding consultation.

Please note: The "Akari Sanshin" procession is held only during designated periods. Please contact our staff for further details.

■Up to 50% off rental wedding attire for the bride and groom
Available only to couples who book their wedding featuring the "Akari Sanshin" procession. Couples who have already confirmed their wedding booking are not eligible.

■Visit Benefits
・Complimentary café ticket
・Special bus tour offering an opportunity to experience the Meiji Jingu "Akari Sanshin" procession

■Meiji Kinenkan Wedding Reservation Center
Tel: 03-3403-1177
Weekdays: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Weekends and public holidays: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Closed: Tuesdays (except public holidays) and during the year-end and New Year holidays.

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