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Sakura-kai (big festival)

Sakura-kai (big festival)

Event Overview

The Sakura-kai is a festival of marriage that originated from the fact that since ancient times, at the prayer ceremony, one branch of the mountain cherry blossoms was offered to the main priest. Honson is believed to be a good friend of all his life, including the relationship between men and women, but on the day he will practice Homa for his thanks and a new prayer. 11 o'clock ~ burning the shiba light and praying. Image courtesy of Daishan Temple

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Daishan Temple
  • Address:   
  • 4 Oyama, Kamiita-cho, Itano-gun, Tokushima Prefecture
  • PublicTransportation:   
JR Itano Station → 30 minutes by car
  • CarAccess:   
14km30 minutes from Tokushima Dosei IC
  • Phone Number:   
  • 088-694-5525 (Daishan Temple)
  • Parking Number:   
100 units/free

Event Period

  • Sunday, April 6, 2025

Price

Free (for prayer application applicant)

Event Category

Enodal, annual event


On the day of the ceremony, the fire of the shiba light
Daishan Temple

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