The "Hana Matsuri 2026" at Shima Kokubunji Temple, affectionately known as "Yoka-san," which celebrates the Buddha's birthday, will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026.
The Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival) at Shima Kokubunji Temple is a traditional event in which sweet tea is poured over a Buddha statue enshrined in a beautifully decorated flower-decorated hall to celebrate the birth of Buddha.
Generally, the festival is held on April 8th, which is considered the birthday of Buddha, but at Shima Kokubunji Temple, it is held every year on May 8th, and is affectionately known locally as "Yoka-san" (8th day).
Approximately 15 stalls operated by the Ise Mobile Commercial Cooperative will be set up. (Operating hours vary by stall.)
This year, for the first time, "Hanamatsuri specialty tokoroten" will be sold as a collaborative project by the local Kofu Youth Association.
Additionally, they will be selling "Body-Friendly Medicinal Coffee" in collaboration with a local herbal tea shop.
(Scheduled from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Rest area available.)
Please enter the main hall from the worship area (outer sanctuary). (Scheduled from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
| Date | 2026/5/8(Fri) |
| Event Time | Visiting hours: 9:00 AM - 16:00 PM Booth run by the Kofu Youth Group: 10:00 AM - 16:00 PM *The opening hours for each stall vary. |
| Event Place | Shima Kokubunji (3476 Kofu, Ago-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture 517-0506) |
| Parking Lot | Available / 50 units / Free |
* We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any accidents, thefts, or other problems that may occur at the event venue (including the temple grounds and parking lot).
*Please cooperate in preventing the sharing of sweet tea.
*Please refrain from taking the sweet tea home with you.
Shima Kokubunji 
