Shima Kokubunji's Flower Festival 2025, affectionately known as "Yoka-san" and celebrating the birthday of Buddha, will be held on Thursday, May 2025, 5.
Shima Kokubunji's Flower Festival is an event to celebrate the birth of Buddha by pouring sweet tea over the Buddha statue enshrined in the ornate Hanamido Hall.
Generally, it is held on April 4th, the day of Buddha's birth, but here at Shima Kokubunji, it is held on May 8th every year, and the locals call it ``Yoka (Yokazu)-san.'' It is popularly known as.
The Buddha's birth Buddha will be "pouring sweet tea." Approximately 15 outdoor stalls will be set up.
Please be sure to visit the historic Shima Kokubunji Temple.
Date | October 24,2024(Thu) |
Event Place | Shima Kokubunji (517 Kokufu, Ago-cho, Shima-shi, Mie 0506-XNUMX) |
Parking Lot | Available / 50 units / Free |
*For safety and hygiene reasons, as well as to prevent the sharing of sweet tea, we will only sprinkle sweet tea on Buddha's birthday.
*Please visit from the worship area (outer hall) of the main hall.
* Disinfectants will be installed in the main hall, reception area, etc.
*We ask that everyone visiting the shrine take measures to prevent infection according to the situation at the time.