Amabiki Kannon Hatsumode

About this event

At Amabiki Kannon (Amabikisan Rakuhoji), Hatsumode will be held from January 1 to January 3, 2027. It is a famous temple as the 24th sacred place of the Bando Kannon Pilgrimage, enshrining Enmei Kanzeon Bosatsu, who is renowned for miraculous efficacy in warding off evil, longevity, safe childbirth, and child-rearing, making it a fitting place to visit at the beginning of the new year. Inside the grounds is Yakuzen Chuka Sabo Mikasa, which serves authentic medicinal Chinese cuisine by Chef Hiroaki Sodeyama, former head chef of Okura Frontier Hotel Tsukuba, allowing visitors to enjoy fine dining alongside their temple visit. The temple designates the 30th of every month as 'Water Day' and cleans the 'Enmeisui' water supply station, but water can be drawn as usual during the Hatsumode period. Amabiki Kannon is a historic temple that has been worshipped by many people since ancient times, and Hatsumode is an important event celebrating the start of the new year. Amid the tranquil atmosphere of the grounds, you can pray for health and happiness throughout the year.

Venue

Amabikisan Rakuhoji Temple

1 Motoki, Sakuragawa, Ibaraki 309-1231