Spring Festival

Spring Festival

Event Overview

It is commonly known as "Komaru-san" in the local area and is familiar with it. It is a venerable temple that is said to have been opened by Jikaku Daishi about 1000 years ago, and in particular, the Great Tengu-myeon is said to be the best in Japan for the wooden Tengu-myeon. In early April, the Saigyo Sakura, a designated cultural property of Otawara City, will be seen. In March and April, a limited red seal named after the cherry blossoms appears. * The cherry blossom festival period is lit up.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Hikari Maruyama Hoha-ji Temple
  • Address:   
  • 1401 Sarado, Otawara, Tochigi
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Nasu Shiobara Station → bus 30 minutes, bus stop: Hikari Maruyama Hokanji-mae, short walk
  • Car Access:   
20km 35 minutes from Tōhoku Expressway Nishinasuno Shiobara IC via National Route 400
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0287-98-2606 (Kōmaru-ho-ji)
  • Parking Number:   
200 units/free

Event Period

  • April 25, 2026 (Saturday) to May 6, 2026 (Wednesday, Holiday)

Price

Free

Event Category

City, fair

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