Many people who go to Yakuo-in to celebrate “Hatsumode” (The first shrine/temple visit of the new year). If you’re already planning on coming why pick up a Goma (buddhist talisman) while you’re at it! Though pricey, you can order a Goma starting from 3,000 yen (prices vary depending on the size of your donation to…
Takaosan Yakuo-in Temple holds the Fire Festival on the second Sunday of March every year. This is a public event surrounding Mt. Takao’s traditional Fire Walking Ritual. It is a big event with a tall, brightly burning bonfire. The venue is a parking lot that is converted each year for the event. I arrived at…
Each year on Feb. 3rd we celebrate the festival of Setsubun. In Takao the Setsubun ceremony is held in Yakuo-in Temple. Every year, sumo wrestlers, popular singers and other cultural icons are invited to Setsubun to share in the joy of the festival. One part of the festivities involves throwing dried soy beans seven times…
