Shinko-shiki
shinkoshiki 神幸式 also known shinkosai 神幸祭 ceremonial practice within shintoism involving procession kami shintai divine object shintai kami transferred primary shinto shrine mikoshi portable shrine part ritual typically ceremony occurs within context annual festival hosted shrine procession regarded mean kami may inspect validate boundary particular neighborhood parish prominent feature procession involves group participant proceed either foot various mode transportation along predetermined route parade necessitate organizational effort resource commonly arranged integral component shrine ceremonial associated endeavor festival may occur land water route destination typically adhering established tradition costume specific ritual often feature part festivity occasionally referred owatari お渡り festival encompasses range ceremonial practice observance gion matsuri held yasaka shrine serf wellknown illustration shinkosai ritual shinkoshiki primarily linked kami visitation adherent although interpretation ceremonial practice vary significantly example tokyo shinkoshiki tends lively focus revelry alcohol consumption whereas yuzawa characterized subdued formal atmosphere