also: としごいのまつり
prayer service for a good crop
A Shinto ritual held in early spring to pray for a bountiful harvest. Also known by the native reading としごいのまつり.
The Kinen-sai is held every year in February.
The prayer service for a good harvest was performed at the shrine.
Standard kanji spelling for the Shinto prayer service.
Native Japanese reading; used in historical or explanatory contexts.
From 祈年 (praying for a good year) + 祭 (festival/ritual). The native reading としごいのまつり literally means 'festival of praying for the year's harvest'.