Recruiting Miko Assistants for New Year 2027 (Reiwa 9)

Asakusa Shrine is recruiting miko (shrine maiden) assistants to serve during the year-end and New Year period.

Overview

• Duties: Distributing amulets and offerings, assisting with prayer rituals, cleaning shrine buildings and grounds, etc.
• Positions: About 20
• Eligibility: Unmarried women aged 18 to 25 (high school students not eligible) living in or near Tokyo
• Work period: December 31 to January 20
• Compensation: Daily wage; actual transportation costs reimbursed; lunch provided
• What to bring: 2 waist cords (koshihimo), tabi socks

How to Apply

Mail your "resume" and "service availability request form" to the Asakusa Shrine office. Write "Resume Enclosed" on the envelope. The deadline is November 25 (must arrive by this date), and selection results will be notified by mail by early December.

Notes

Only those who can attend the assistant briefing session scheduled for Sunday, December 20 at 1:00 p.m. are eligible. Accessories such as piercings and necklaces, nail polish, and hair dye are prohibited. For details, please contact Asakusa Shrine (Contact: Ishii, Tel: 03-3844-3183).