Kōjin-sama Autumn Opening

Kōjin-sama is one of the few sokushinbutsu in Japan and has been watching over this land of Shinno for three hundred years. It is said to be the only mummy (sokushinbutsu) of the Zen sect in Japan and is considered a precious treasure, especially because it remains in such a beautiful form. The openings are held in spring and autumn and are open to everyone. On the day, various events are planned, including the Kōjin Runner's Grand Tournament, memorial services for Kōjin-sama, autumn festival rituals, donated performing arts competitions, karaoke contests, rice throwing, and a grand fireworks show dedicated to Kōjin-sama.

Map & Location

Details about Kōjin-sama Autumn Opening

Date & Time

9/14(Sun) 10:00～15:00

Note

Viewing of Kōjin-sama is until 15:00. Events continue until 21:00.

Venue

Shin'ei Mountain

Address

Shin'ei Mountain, Shinno, Anan Town, Nakano District, Nagano Prefecture

parking

Around the helipad on the south side of Suyama Lake (3726-3 Shinno, Anan Town). A shuttle bus is available from the parking lot.

Access

About 50 minutes from the Tenryukyo IC of the San'en Nanshin Expressway

Access (Public)

About 40 minutes by taxi from JR Iida Line Oomuda Station

Contact

0260-22-4055 （Anan Town Hall Promotion Division）

URL

http://www.town.anan.nagano.jp/tourism/gyoujinsama/