Aoba Festival

On the second Sunday of June, the Koyasan Aoba Festival is held to celebrate the birth of the Great Master, attended by the townspeople. It's a festival celebrated by the entire Koyasan community, with a floral procession taking place in the afternoon. Various groups from all over Japan participate in the parade with dances and taiko drumming along the main street. Spontaneous participation on the day is most welcome. The eve of the Aoba Festival features night stalls, and the 'Hodota Parade,' organized by the Young Entrepreneurs Association, where beautifully crafted nebuta lanterns illuminate the night town.

Date & Time

6/14(Sat) 6/15(Sun) 6/16(Mon)

Note

6/14 (Sat) Eve Festival, 6/15 (Sun) 12:00 - Aoba Festival Floral Procession (Parade) from Ichinobashi to the front of Kongobuji Temple.

Venue

Koyasan Kongobuji Temple

Address

132 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama Prefecture

Access (Public)

Take the Nankai Rinkansen bus from Nankai Koyasan Station and get off at 'Koyako Police Station', then walk for about 5 minutes.

Contact

0736-56-2011 （Koyasan Honsankai）

URL

https://www.koyasan.or.jp/