Japanese title: 鶴岡八幡宮 大祓・古神札焼納祭・除夜祭（12月31日）

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On December 31 the shrine holds the Oharae purification at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, burns old talismans at 16:00, and begins the New Year's Eve ceremony at 17:00.

Date

Dec 31 (Thu)

Time

11:00–

Price

See the official page for prices

Venue

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (Kamakura)

Nearest station

Kamakura Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

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Distance from major stations

From Kamakura

1.0 km, about 15 min on foot

From Kita-Kamakura

1.5 km, about 15 min by train

From Yuigahama

2.0 km, about 15 min by train

From Hase

2.4 km, about 15 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

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• Shonan no Hoseki 2026-2027 (Enoshima Illumination)Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden, Enoshima Sea Candle and more (Katase-Enoshima Sta.) · 7.4 km, about 30 min by train from here · Dec 1 (Tue) – Jan 15 (Fri)
• Isezaki Light 2026-2027 (Isezaki Mall illumination)Isezaki Mall 1st & 2nd Street (Kannai Sta.) · 14.8 km, about 45 min by train from here · Nov 15 (Sun) – Feb 28 (Sun)
• Winter Wonderia 2026 (Wonderia Yokohama)Wonderia Yokohama (BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai Tower 3F-4F) (Kannai Sta.) · 15.0 km, about 50 min by train from here · Nov 20 (Fri) – Mar 1 (Mon)
• Tsuji Kunio Centenary Part 1 (Kanagawa Museum of Modern Literature)Kanagawa Museum of Modern Literature (Motomachi-Chukagai Sta.) · 15.1 km, about 50 min by train from here · Dec 12 (Sat) – Jan 31 (Sun)
• New Year's Eve Special: Climax Yose 2026 (Yokohama Nigiwaiza)Yokohama Nigiwaiza (Geino Hall) (Sakuragicho Sta.) · 15.2 km, about 50 min by train from here · Dec 31 (Thu)

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FAQ

When is Tsurugaoka Hachimangu New Year's Eve Rites: Oharae, Old Talisman Burning and Joya-sai (Dec 31)?

Dec 31 (Thu)

What are the opening hours of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu New Year's Eve Rites: Oharae, Old Talisman Burning and Joya-sai (Dec 31)?

11:00– Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Tsurugaoka Hachimangu New Year's Eve Rites: Oharae, Old Talisman Burning and Joya-sai (Dec 31) cost?

See the official page for prices

Where is Tsurugaoka Hachimangu New Year's Eve Rites: Oharae, Old Talisman Burning and Joya-sai (Dec 31) and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (Kamakura). The nearest station is Kamakura Sta..

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Checked against the official page on November 10, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.