英語訳
Rising from their seats, they proceed to the upper platform, perform one bow at the lower level, then enter the inner sanctuary. Next, the offering attendants proceed {{Note: earthen platform}}. Next, they roll up the sacred curtains. Next,
they present the divine offerings {{Note: from the worship hall to the earthen platform area, the sword bearer transports and hands over to the offering attendants, who hold these respectfully and ascend the great platform to proceed to the inner sanctuary}}. The items include sacred chopsticks {{Note: one set}}, sacred rice in two cups {{Note: served in small earthenware vessels}},
four sea bream {{Note: two of which were added from Genroku 4th year, it is said}}, four rays {{Note: two added, same arrangement as the sea bream}}, four rice cakes {{Note: two added, same as above}}, oak leaf rice cakes {{Note: two pieces same as sea bream}},
one specialty item, one throat portion {{Note: horse mackerel or mackerel with vine hanging}}, sacred sake cups {{Note: three times, one earthenware piece, two cuts of platform paper, sacred sake is served by the sword bearer at the offering place}}, salted sardines {{Note: one or two fish, this is a recent practice. The procedure is seen in the New Year's Day section}}
etc. are placed in the sacred chest and arranged on the sacred offering table. Next, they lower the sacred curtains and perform one bow. Next, the assistant priest exits the inner sanctuary and returns to his seat. Next, the ritualist
exits the inner sanctuary, performs one bow, then arranges the outer sanctuary divine offerings {{Note: the procedure is seen in the New Year's Day section}}. When this concludes, they return to their seats {{Note: previously, the offering attendants place the outer sanctuary divine offerings in the sacred chest and after the ritualist, they turn and return to their seats}}.
{{Note: taking seats as usual}} Next, two bows, ritual prayer, hand clapping, two bows {{Note: However, when the shrine attendants perform the earth ritual at Kataoka Shrine, at that time the New Shrine and Wakamiya hear that voice and recite the ritual prayers}}. When this concludes, the ritualist and offering attendants rise and remove
the outer sanctuary divine offerings {{Note: advancing and retreating as usual, offering attendants attend at the assistant priest's area}}. Next, the assistant priest rises and stands alongside the ritualist to enter the inner sanctuary. Next, they roll up the sacred curtains. Next, they remove the inner
sanctuary divine offerings {{Note: offering attendants take these and hand them to the sword bearer, then attend at the earthen platform assistant priest's area. However, the platform paper for the sacred cups is left behind, and the sacred offering table is wiped as usual}}. When this concludes, they lower the sacred curtains. Next, they perform one bow and the assistant priest
exits the inner sanctuary and returns to his seat. Next, the ritualist exits the inner sanctuary and closes the sacred doors {{Note: the procedure follows precedent. After one bow, the sacred doors are closed. At this time everyone moves from their seats and prostrates}}. When this concludes, the offering attendants present the sacred lock wrapping.
{{Note: as customary}} The ritualist takes it and finishes wrapping it with the sacred lock, and everyone withdraws {{Note: bowing and saluting as customary}} {{Note: I say privately: in any divine ritual, one bows above and below the steps, enters the inner sanctuary with one bow, next rolls up the sacred curtains, next has the offering attendants receive the divine offerings and arrange them on the sacred offering table. When this concludes, one bows and exits the inner sanctuary. The procedure of bowing above and below the steps should be the same for both assistant priests and ritualists, whether presenting or removing offerings}}
Those who follow when removing the main shrine's divine offerings {{Note: these are the shrine officials of Kataoka, New Shrine, and Wakamiya}} take seats at the eastern and western sacred presence areas {{Note: the procedure places Kataoka first as customary}}. Those who do not follow {{Note: these are the shrine officials of Ota, Nara, Sawada, and the clan deity shrine}}
Next, the head priest and chief ritualist exit the inner sanctuary and take seats at the prayer house {{Note: the procedure is as usual}}. Next, the deputy assistant priest rises and ascends to the great platform.
Next, the deputy ritualist and offering attendants rise. Next, the deputy assistant priest straightens the two sacred offering tables in the center {{Note: the manner is as usual}}. Next, they advance the two sacred eight-legged tables.
{{Note: the deputy ritualist advances up the ascending steps, and the deputy assistant priest takes hold of them and arranges them on the sacred offering tables. The manner is as usual}} Next, they rotate and advance the sacred rice and other items, the left and right sacred elevated trays, along with salted sardines, etc. {{Note: the round trays are placed by the deputy ritualist in the space between the high railings as usual}}. The deputy assistant priest arranges them on the left and right sacred eight-legged tables {{Note: the sacred rice and other divine offerings and their arrangement methods are seen in the New Year's Day section, so they are abbreviated here}}. When this concludes, the offering attendants return to their seats.
Next, the deputy ritualist proceeds to the earthen platform, and after one bow, takes a seat at the prayer house {{Note: the manner is as usual}}. Next, after the deputy assistant priest bows above and below the steps,
he takes a seat at the prayer house {{Note: as usual}}. Next, the five officials perform two bows. At this time, the deputy administrator announces that the Kataoka Shrine earth ritual has concluded {{Note: the manner is as usual}}.