The Enshrinement Relocation Completion Ceremony (Senza Hokokusai) Was Solemnly Conducted

 The Enshrinement Relocation Completion Ceremony (Senza Hokokusai) Was Solemnly Conducted
By sriracha
2025.08.22

On April 22, 2025, at 10:30 AM, the Senza Hokokusai (Relocation Completion Ceremony) was held at the newly established second Shinrakucha Shinto Shrine, located on the first floor (semi-outdoor zone) of Central Si Racha.

The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Pongsathisit Pitchanan, Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, who also officiated the opening of the second Shinrakucha Shinto Shrine at Central Si Racha.

Distinguished guests in attendance included:

  • Mr. Tatsushi Nishioka, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan in Thailand
  • Mr. Masahiro Abe, Founder of Shinrakucha Shinto Shrine
  • Ms. Panida Phanchot, Chief District Officer of Si Racha
  • Ms. Duangsamorn Charoenbanditchai, Asset Director of Central Pattana Public Company Limited
  • Mr. Kittisak Kitchokcharoensakul, Honorary Advisory Chairman of the Police Station Committee
  • Pol. Col. Surakit In-am, Superintendent of Si Racha Police Station
  • As well as many distinguished Thai and Japanese guests

Senza Hokokusai (遷座奉告祭) 🇯🇵⛩️

Senza Hokokusai is an important Shinto ritual performed after the enshrinement (relocation of a deity to a new sacred space) has been completed.

This ceremony serves to:

  • Express respect and gratitude to the deity
  • Formally report that the relocation has been successfully completed

It is considered a highly significant rite within Shinto tradition.