Yunomine Yoka Yakushi Festival
Festival

Yunomine Yoka Yakushi Festival

Japanese name:湯の峰八日薬師祭

📅 Fri, Jan 8, 2027

📍 Tanabe, Wakayama

About this event

Held at Yunomine Onsen Tokoji Temple, the 'Yunomine Yoka Yakushi Festival' is a New Year festival where hot spring water is offered to the temple to pray for the prosperity of the hot springs and the fulfillment of worshippers' wishes. Taking place at Yunomine Onsen, said to be Japan's oldest hot spring, evil-warding ceremonies are also performed. This festival is a traditional event expressing gratitude for the blessings of the hot springs and praying for the prosperity of the entire region. Visitors can experience the local history and culture alongside the warmth of the hot springs.

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Venue

Yubune Yakushi Tokoji Temple

112 Yunomine, Hongucho, Tanabe, Wakayama 647-1732

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