Momiji-kai (Sanbo Kojin Grand Festival)

About this event

Held at Taisan-ji Temple in Kamiita Town, Tokushima Prefecture, the "Momiji-kai (Sanbo Kojin Grand Festival)" is an important festival that gathers believers from all over the country. This festival is a grand celebration dedicated to Oyama Sanbo Kojin-o, the guardian deity of fire prevention, wishes, and treasures, and memorial services for believers nationwide are held at the same time. The highlight of the festival is the Saitou Dai-Goma prayer service, where prayers are offered while tending sacred flames. This event is a valuable opportunity that conveys faith and traditions rooted in the local community and bustles with many visitors. The event is free to attend, but an offering is required to receive prayers. For public transportation, it is about a 30-minute drive from JR Itano Station, or by car, about 30 minutes from the Takamatsu Expressway Itano IC via Prefectural Road 12. Free parking is available for 100 cars.

Venue

Taisan-ji Temple

14-2 Daizan, Jinzaku, Kamiita-cho, Itano-gun, Tokushima 771-1320