英語訳
Next, the chief administrator passes the sacred key to the Seven Shrines hafuri (however, the route procedure does not pass through the center of the assistant shrine but ascends from the direct meeting place to the transparent corridor, then proceeds as in every sacred ceremony to the hafuri side to pass it over; the same when withdrawing). Next, the negi and hafuri of the Seven Shrines, along with the rotating offerers (one person from the Wakamiya and Kataoka shrine duty attendants is appointed; for the rest, as in every sacred ceremony, one purification leader is appointed to serve as customary) follow together and proceed to a certain shrine (in this sequence, shrine officials and clan members at the sacred registry building insert sacred sakaki and day-shade grass into their caps and court caps when proceeding. Previously, arrow-blade negi were placed on trays and prepared at the sacred registry building, and those making voluntary pilgrimages also insert these into their hair).
The sacred doors are opened and inner and outer sacred offerings are presented. The procedure is as in every sacred ceremony. However, the items of sacred offerings are: sakaki and day-shade grass (as at the main shrine, specifically small branches), sacred chopsticks (one pair, as usual), two boats of sacred rice (as at the main shrine), boat rice cakes (two boats, as at the main shrine, but filled with ten flower-shaped rice cakes), sea bream (four portions), rays (eight pieces; among these, four pieces each of rays and flatfish are provided; except for today, four pieces are prepared and offered in every sacred ceremony), horse mackerel (one portion; or perhaps mackerel, called "one item" with vine attachments), salted anchovies (two fish provided; quantities indefinite, details seen in the New Year's Day section below), sacred sake (served in triple earthenware vessels; stands and paper as usual), sacred wrapped items (as usual), etc. However, at Kataoka Shrine, there are forty-two throat items (horse mackerel or mackerel of about five inches with vine attachments, forty-two throats placed in sacred chests, prepared by both Kataoka officials on the sacred table tray in the inner sanctuary, specifically offered to the negi side; prepared by the chief administrator. For the head priest's direct meeting, the chief administrator has the sword-bearer sent to the head priest's pavilion) are offered (this is an offering for one session of extraordinary festivals). Besides this, outer sanctuary daily offerings are as usual (both inner and outer are placed in sacred chests). Later, scenic objects are stored in the inner sanctuary (there are specific secret teachings; for those who have not yet received transmission, it may be acceptable to store them in boxes for scenic objects).
When the ceremony is completed, they withdraw (among the Seven Shrines, Ōta and the clan deities do not participate in the removal, so they remain at the shrine precincts; shrine officials of the five shrines return to the main shrine to participate in the removal ceremony). Next, the assistant hafuri exits the inner sanctuary, bows once above and below the stairs, and waits (beside the western stairs). Next, the negi exits the inner sanctuary, bows once, and prepares the left and right sacred table trays on the great platform.
Next, the hafuri, rotating offerers, etc. rise and advance the sacred eight-legged tables (two legs). Next, outer sanctuary sacred offerings are advanced in rotation. The procedure is as at the main shrine, so it is abbreviated. After everything is completely prepared, the rotating offerers return to their seats. The assistant hafuri goes to the prayer recitation building (the manner of going is as usual; the negi is the same). Next, the assistant negi also goes to the prayer recitation building (both officials' bowing is as at the main shrine). During this time (after the outer sanctuary preparation is completed), the deputy withdraws to stand in the courtyard (extinguishes the pine torch). Next, the chief administrator goes to the dropping veranda to announce the completion of the earth ritual (the procedure is as usual). Next, the five officials recite prayers (announced at both halls together). Clapping hands (everyone responds). After completion, both assistant officials advance to the assistant shrine (first negi, then hafuri). At this time, the deputy holds the pine torch as initially, and rotating offerers rise. Next, outer sanctuary sacred offerings are removed. The procedure is as at the main shrine. After everything is completely removed, rotating offerers return to their seats. Next, the assistant hafuri advances below the stairs, bows once, and waits (beside the western stairs). Next, the assistant negi returns to his seat. Next, the assistant hafuri ascends the great platform and temporarily closes the sacred doors (not yet fastening the sacred locks). At this time, everyone prostrates. Next, the deputy advances to stand in the small courtyard and holds the pine torch as initially. Next, the assistant negi advances to the main shrine (waits on the great platform). Next, the assistant hafuri advances to the main shrine earthen platform (however, after the assistant shrine sacred doors are temporarily closed, after bowing once above and below the stairs, he directly advances to the main shrine earthen platform). He bows once. At this time, the rotating offerers advance to the customary place. Next, outer sanctuary sacred offerings are removed (as usual). After everything is completely removed, rotating offerers return to their seats. Both assistant officials wait at the hafuri side (crossing hall). Next, the chief negi, head priest, etc. advance to the earthen platform (first the chief negi, then one head priest). They bow once.