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Matsuri Festivals

Yokasan Glass Offering Ceremony

Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 11:00–12:30 · Ichibata Yakushi Hondo, Izumo · Shimane

Dates

  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 11:00–12:30

About this event

Summary
Participate in the 'Yokasan' festival at Ichibata Yakushi Temple to respectfully donate unwanted glasses as a prayer for the future, with proceeds benefiting underprivileged people in India.

Details
• Event Theme: Gratitude in offering glasses—Delivering prayers to the future.
• Location: Ichibata Yakushi Temple (held in conjunction with the monthly festival 'Yokasan').
• Activity: Visitors offer spectacles no longer needed before the Yakushi Buddha statue with a sense of gratitude.
• Donation Process: Offered glasses are carefully stored, cleaned, and checked for prescription before being donated to help underprivileged people in India.
• Day's Schedule: Includes a monthly festival memorial service, a Dharma talk by the abbot (head priest), and a complimentary udon noodle meal.

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