rite welcoming back the gods from Izumo Shrine
A Shinto ritual held on the last day of the tenth lunar month (Kannazuki) to welcome the gods returning from Izumo. Often paired with 神送り (kamiokuri), the rite of sending the gods off. The term is primarily used in a religious or folkloric context.
See also: 神送り
On the last day of the tenth lunar month, Shinto shrines across the country perform the rite of welcoming back the gods.
Compound of 神 (kami, 'god') and 迎え (mukae, 'welcoming'). The term is directly descriptive of the ritual action.