Annual Memorial Service for Lord Kira Kozukenosuke Yoshinaka

About this event

Every year on December 14, the "Lord Kira Annual Memorial Service" is held at Kezo-ji Temple in Kira-cho, Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture. This is a Buddhist memorial service commemorating Lord Kira Kozukenosuke Yoshinaka, who died on December 14, 1702 (Genroku 15) during the raid by the Ako Ronin. On this anniversary of the death of Lord Kira, who was beloved locally as a wise and benevolent ruler, a memorial service honoring his legacy is conducted at Kezo-ji, the family temple of the Kira clan. On this day, the Mieido Hall next to the main hall is also opened to the public, allowing visitors to view the wooden statues of Lord Kira Kozukenosuke Yoshinaka, Lord Yoshiyasu, and Lord Yoshisada. It is a traditional community-rooted event visited by many people paying respects to Lord Kira.

Venue

Kezo-ji Temple

59 Sannoyama, Okayama, Kira-cho, Nishio, Aichi 444-0531