Akiba Daigongen Annual Grand Festival (Komyo-ji Temple)

About this event

This is the annual grand festival held at Komyo-ji Temple in Zaimokuza, Kamakura City, enshrining Akiba Daigongen, who has been revered since ancient times as a deity protecting against fire. A shrine enshrining the deity of Shizuoka Prefecture's Akiba Shrine sits on the mountain behind Komyo-ji Temple, venerated as a deity of fire prevention. On the day of the festival, a procession from in front of the Sanmon gate to the Kaisando hall will take place. This procession prays for the prevention of fires and other disasters, featuring costumed tengu and crows marching together with Buddhist monks. It was traditionally held around May, but the schedule has been changed to November 18. In case of rain, the procession may be cancelled.

Venue

Komyo-ji Temple (Kamakura City)

6-17-19 Zaimokuza, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0013