A traditional shrine visit for a newborn (usually within about 30 days after birth) to pray for the child's health and future.
先週、赤ちゃんの健やかな成長を願って家族でお宮参りに行きました。
Last week we went to the shrine as a family for the baby's miyamairi to pray for healthy growth.
地域によってお宮参りを行う日や服装に違いがあります。
The timing and clothing for miyamairi differ depending on the region.
母は白い着物を着て、父と一緒にお宮参りの写真を撮った。
The mother wore a white kimono and took photos of the miyamairi with the father.
Visiting or paying respects at a shrine (general meaning of visiting a shrine).
連休中に近くのお宮参りに行って、手を合わせてお願いをした。
During the holiday we went to the nearby shrine to pay our respects and make a prayer.
初詣の代わりに小さな神社でお宮参りをする人もいる。
Some people visit a small shrine for a miyamairi instead of the usual New Year's visit.