裸はだか参まいり

noun

visiting a shrine naked in winter

A traditional practice, often part of a festival or ascetic training, where participants visit a shrine wearing minimal clothing (typically a loincloth) in cold weather.

• 毎まい年とし、裸はだか参まいりに参さん加かして心しん身しんを鍛きたえている。

  Every year, I participate in the naked shrine visit to strengthen my mind and body.