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Event Overview

Also known as Oni-Mai, a Buddhist play that preaches causal information and the teachings of good and evil. On the day, there are performances such as "Ju no Kawara", "Kama Boiled" and "Mountain of Death". Image courtesy: Yokoshiba Hikari Town Board of Education

Info

Event Location:

Kōsaiji Temple

Address:

483 Musei, Yokoshiba Hikari-cho, Sanmu-gun, Chiba

Public Transportation:

JR Yokoshiba Station → 1-hour walk

Car Access:

3km 5 minutes from Choko Contact Road Yokoshiba Hikari IC

Phone Number:

0479-84-1358 (Yokoshiba Hikari Town Social Culture Division Lifelong Learning Group)

Parking Number:

30 units/free

Event Period

August 16, 2026 (Sunday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances

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Yokoshiba Hikari Town Board of Education

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