Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage No. 81 Shiromine-ji Temple Special Night Viewing Light-Up 2026

About this event

The "Special Night Viewing Light-Up 2026" will be held at Shiromine-ji, the 81st temple on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, located in Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture. Held for the second time, this event takes place two years after its first holding in 2024. The temple grounds' trees colored with autumn leaves and historic structures such as the Main Hall and Tonshōji-den will be illuminated, allowing visitors to experience an enchanting nocturnal Shiromine-ji that differs from daytime. During this period, the treasure house, which normally requires advance reservations, will be specially opened to the public, offering a valuable opportunity to encounter the history and culture handed down at Shiromine-ji. Furthermore, the Guest Hall (Kyokuden), an Important Cultural Property, will be specially opened, offering two hands-on experience programs themed around "Wishes and Prayers." One is "Make a Wish on a Glowing Leaf: An Experience of Wishes and Prayers Through Words," where participants write wishes on illuminated leaves and display them on temple grounds, which will be ritually burned (otakiage) after the event concludes. The other is "Making an Amulet for Someone: Gift Amulet Crafting Experience," where you can create a charm imbued with feelings for someone important. These activities generally require advance reservations, but on-site participation is possible if openings are available on the day. At the venue, hot food and sweets, as well as Goshikidai honey tea and tea snacks made with Sakaide Sankintoki served at the tea hall (Chadō), will also be available, allowing visitors to spend a leisurely, long autumn evening.

Venue

Shiromine-ji (81st Fudasho Temple)

2635 Ōmichō, Sakaide, Kagawa 762-0016