This is a report from Iroha, a Nishitsu supporter, who visited Ebessan a little early on December 29!
The Akamon gate has also been dressed up for New Year’s shrine visits.
Looks like they’ll have monkey performances again this year. The kadomatsu decorations are ready too.
The food stalls are also getting ready, with around 100 stalls expected this time. I didn’t realize they even had ramen.
The bright vermilion bibs on the guardian dogs look beautiful.
They really clean every tiny detail.
Mitakaraya(みたから)’s baby castella!
New Year starts with baby castella!
The camera up top is the live camera. You can check how crowded it is here.
Everyone is busy getting ready.
A shrine maiden getting guidance from a shrine maiden in green.
The main hall also has purple curtains up and is ready for New Year.
Amazake is available at Okame Chaya.
May you receive lots of good fortune in 2024 too.
