noun
mass Ise pilgrimage
Historical term for large-scale, often spontaneous pilgrimages to the Ise Grand Shrine that occurred periodically during the Edo period. Compare with 伊勢参り, which refers to individual or smaller-scale pilgrimages.
See also: 伊勢参り
江戸時代には、御蔭参りと呼ばれる集団的な伊勢参りが何度か起こった。
During the Edo period, mass pilgrimages to Ise called okagemairi occurred several times.
Refers to pilgrimages to Ise Shrine in general, while 御蔭参り specifically denotes the mass, often spontaneous pilgrimages of the Edo period.
From 御蔭 (okage, 'divine favor' or 'thanks to') + 参り (mairi, 'pilgrimage'). The name reflects the belief that these mass pilgrimages were inspired by divine favor or blessings.