Besides its position as a touristic UNESCO world heritage site, the Daigoji Temple is also very active throughout the year, with several important ceremonial and seasonal events very well-known in Japan. Come discover the beauty of the Japanese four seasons as well as the exceptional Shingon Buddhism rituals carried by the temple’s monks.

Annual events in each season

List of events

Period Photo Event

1/6

Hatsu Syobo-e

Hatsu Syobo-e

2/15-2/21

Pre-Godairikison Ninno-e Ceremony

Preparation rituals for the mochi-lifting Godairiki Festival

2/23

Godairikison Ninno-c

Mochi-lifting Godairiki Festival

4/1-4/21

Hatsu Syobo-e

Daigo Cherry blossom Festival (with Night Viewing)

4/8

Second Sunday in April

Hatsu Syobo-e

Cherry blossom Parade

8/5

Manto-e

Lantern Festival

11/M - 12/F

Middle of November - beginning of December

Autumn Night Viewing

Daigo Automnal Leaves Festival (with Night Viewing)

12/31

Joya no Kane

New Year’s eve Bell ringing

29th(28)

29th of every month (*28th in February)

Goju-no-to Kaihi-hoyo/Daigo-ichi

Daigo Flee Market