If the expense is included in the estimate, it's okay that the owner prepares only the ceremony fee and the okurumadai for the priest.
Anyhow, there should be some contact from the construction company or somebody about preparing for the day.
By the way, should I prepare goods for greetings to neighbors?
Yes, it's okay to prepare things that cost about 1000 yen for each house.
I've learned a lot, so thank you very much.
I'd like to hold the Jichinsai ground-breaking ceremony, but do you have any ideas in how to avoid spending too much?
You would like to cut the expenses considering you will hold the Muneageshiki framework-raising ceremony after the Jichinsan, right?
It'll be cheaper if you prepare things like the osonaemono offerings on your own without leaving it to the construction company.
How much different are the prices?
If it costs 20000 yen done by the construction company, you'll be able to halve it to 10000 yen.
But, it's better to ask the company for things like the morizuna ceremonial pile of sand, sickle, hoe and spade for ceremony.
Is the reason that is better to ask the company to avoid the hassle?
If you prepare on your own, it's not only a hassle but also costs more.
I see, so it should go more smoothly if I ask the construction company.
There are rental companies that lend the altar and the Shizumemono burying items for the ceremony.