Hachiman Daibosatsu Grand Prayer Festival
Japanese name:八幡大菩薩大祈祷祭
📅 Sun, Oct 11, 2026
About this event
The "Hachiman Daibosatsu Grand Prayer Festival," held at Eikyuzan Myozen-ji Temple in Fujikawa Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a traditional prayer festival with a long history. This festival is conducted to pray for peace, safety, and the fulfillment of wishes for local residents. Eikyuzan Myozen-ji is a temple of the Nichiren sect whose head temple is Minobusan Kuon-ji, and it is a prestigious temple with a history of serving as an imperial prayer site. Through the grand prayers dedicated to Hachiman Daibosatsu, participants can pray for spiritual and physical purification as well as good fortune. For detailed festival schedules and highlights, please check the official website and related information.
Official website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Nichiren Sect Myozen-ji Temple
83 Okunogi, Fujikawa, Minamikoma District, Yamanashi 400-0506
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