Ota, Tokyo · October 11 to 13, 2027
Oeshiki at Ikegami Honmonji
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Oeshiki at Ikegami Honmonji
When is Oeshiki at Ikegami Honmonji 2027?
Oeshiki at Ikegami Honmonji 2027 runs October 11 to 13, 2027.
2027October 11 to 13, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: Oeshiki is held October 11 to 13 each year, with the main procession on October 12, the anniversary of Nichiren's death.
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Oeshiki at Ikegami Honmonji schedule
- Evening of October 12: The mando procession (mando neri-kuyo) runs from around 6 p.m. until about 11 p.m., setting off from Ikegami Tokumochi Hall and winding to Ikegami Honmonji Temple.
- All three days: Food stands run by local residents sell yakisoba, okonomiyaki, takoyaki and yakitori, and there are games such as goldfish catching.
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Getting to Oeshiki at Ikegami Honmonji
- The procession route is about 2 km, from Ikegami Station to the temple grounds.
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Oeshiki at Ikegami Honmonji: questions people ask
What time does the Oeshiki procession start?
The main mando procession takes place on the evening of October 12, from around 6 p.m. until about 11 p.m.
How many people go to Oeshiki?
Around 300,000 people attend in a usual year.
What is the Oeshiki festival?
It is a Buddhist festival commemorating the death of Nichiren, who died in 1282. The highlight is a procession of about 3,000 people carrying illuminated lanterns.
Can I watch Oeshiki online?
Yes. The event is also broadcast online for those who cannot attend in person.
Sources: tokyocheapo.com, en.japantravel.com
About Oeshiki at Ikegami Honmonji
About 3,000 people carry lantern towers hung with paper cherry blossoms to Ikegami Honmonji Temple on October 12.
Oeshiki remembers Nichiren, the Buddhist teacher who died at Ikegami Honmonji in 1282. On the evening of October 12, about 3,000 people carry illuminated lantern towers (mando) decorated with paper cherry blossoms along a route of about 2 km to the temple. Roughly 300,000 people attend over three days, and food stands line the streets. Arrive early to get a spot along the route.
Know before you go
- The procession begins around 6 pm on October 12, so come early for a place along the route.
- The ceremony is also broadcast online.
- Haneda (HND) is in Ota Ward, the same ward as the temple, and Narita (NRT) also serves Tokyo.
Planning the trip
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