Yusan-ji Temple Kobo Daishi Grand Festival

About this event

The Kobo Daishi Grand Festival is held every year on April 21 at Yusan-ji Temple in Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture. This festival is an important event honoring Kobo Daishi at Yusan-ji, a temple with a 1,300-year history. Yusan-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple founded by the monk Gyoki, enshrining Yakushi Nyorai, who heals illnesses and brings peace in this world. It is also known as a sacred mountain for eye health and is famous for prayers for the healing of eye diseases. While detailed information about the festival can be found on the official website and reliable event information sites, the event offers a wonderful opportunity to experience devotion to Kobo Daishi along with the temple's rich historical and cultural background.

Venue

Yusan-ji Temple

1 Muramatsu, Fukuroi, Shizuoka 437-0011