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Iwaya-ji Grand Festival & Iwaya-ji Market (September)

Iwaya-ji Grand Festival & Iwaya-ji Market (September)
Owari Koya sect, head temple, Iwaya-ji

Traditional event held at an ancient temple in Chita

Owari Koya sect, head temple, Iwaya-ji

9/17(Wed) 09:00~14:00

A major festival held on the 17th of every month at Iwaya-ji, the head temple of the Owari Koya sect. Goma prayer ceremony starts at 9 AM at the Okunoin. The prayer service and dharma talk will be held around 11 AM at the main hall. Limited goshuin (temple stamps) available only for those who participate in the flag procession from Okunoin to the main hall. On the day, there will be vegetable and blade stalls in front of the gate. A market will be held in the temple grounds. Sales from food to merchandise, enjoyable for the whole family.

Map & Location

Owari Koya sect, head temple, Iwaya-ji

Approximately 15 minutes from the 'Kofu' interchange on the Minamichita Road.

Details about Iwaya-ji Grand Festival & Iwaya-ji Market (September)

Date & Time
9/17(Wed) 09:00~14:00
Note
Goma prayer ceremony starts at 9 AM at the Okunoin. Prayer service and dharma talk around 11 AM. The accompanying Iwaya-ji Market is from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Venue
Owari Koya sect, head temple, Iwaya-ji
Address
109 Kusa, Sanka, Minamichita-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi Prefecture
Fee
Free entry. Individual prayers require a fee.
parking
Free parking
Access
Approximately 15 minutes from the 'Kofu' interchange on the Minamichita Road.
Access (Public)
Contact
0569-62-0387 (Iwaya-ji Office)

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