Guanyin

Guanyin

Event Overview

Kimiidera is a sacred temple founded by the monk Wako in the first year of the Hōki era (770) during the Nara period. It is the last Kannon festival of the year, where sweet sake is offered by the local Kannon group in the temple grounds.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Misanji Temple
  • Address:   
  • 1201 Kiji Temple, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Kinzaiji Station → 12-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
9km30 minutes from Hanwa-do Wakayama IC via National Route 42
  • Phone Number:   
  • 073-444-1002 (Kinji Temple)
  • Parking Number:   
30 units/300 yen

Event Period

  • December 18, 2025 (Thursday)

Price

Entrance fee (for worship) 400 yen, 200 yen for elementary and middle school students and those over 70 years old *From April 2025, foot pilgrims will be free for one year.

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

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