Japan’s sacred wood transportation

Sacred logs were transported to Ise Jingu in central Japan’s Mie Prefecture in preparation for a centuries-old ceremony to rebuild the shrine’s structures. The timber will be used for the “Shikinen Sengu” ceremony, a tradition that dates back about 1,300 years.

Shikinen Sengu," meaning the "scheduled relocation" of the main shrine. This event occurs approximately every 20 years, symbolizing renewal and cyclical life patterns. The current relocation is scheduled for completion in 2034.