Matsuri Festivals

Oeshiki Festival at Ikegami Honmonji Temple

Name: Oeshiki Festival at Ikegami Honmonji Temple
Start: 2026-10-11T18:00+09:00
End: 2026-10-13T23:00+09:00
Location: Ikegami Honmonji, Ota

Oct 11 – Oct 13, 2026 · Ikegami Honmonji, Ota · Tokyo

Dates

Oct 11 – Oct 13, 2026

About this event

Summary
Annual Buddhist festival honoring Nichiren's death anniversary.

Highlights

10,000‑light mandō procession with 3,000 lantern carriers.
Approximately 300,000 attendees each year.
Lanterns decorated with cherry blossoms.
Procession covers about 2 km.
Online streaming available.

Organizer's websitehonmonji.jp

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