Yono Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage & Yono Seven Lucky Gods Costume Parade
Japanese name:与野七福神めぐり・与野七福神仮装パレード
📅 Fri, Jan 1, 2027 - Sun, Jan 3, 2027
About this event
Wishing for an auspicious year, the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) refer to seven deities that invite good fortune. Modeled after the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove during the Muromachi period, gathering these seven deities is said to be how the tradition originated. Chosen from deities of India, China, and Japan, these seven deities are said to grant blessings for good fortune, fulfillment of wishes, and promotion of health. Let us tour the seven shrines and temples in Yono to collect commemorative stamps and pray for new year's good fortune. During the period, commemorative stamps (100 yen per site) can be collected at each shrine and temple. In addition, colored paper boards (shikishi) stamped at 1 shrine/temple (1,000 yen) and boards stamped at all 7 shrines/temples (2,000 yen) can be purchased at each shrine and temple. On January 3, the 'Yono Shichifukujin Costume Parade', an annual New Year event where citizens dressed as the Seven Lucky Gods parade through the seven shrines and temples, will be held (cancelled in case of rain).
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Hokahoka Bento Shimoochiai Shop
4-14-16 Shimoochiai, Chuo-ku, Saitama, Saitama 338-0002
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