A traditional Buddhist festival celebrating the birth of Kobo Daishi (the founder of Shingon Buddhism), held annually at Kongobuji Temple on Mount Koya. The main ceremony begins at 9 AM on June 15th at the Daishi Kaikan hall, followed by a flower palanquin procession at noon accompanied by traditional music. The festival kicks off with a lively pre-festival parade on the evening of June 14th, featuring floats pulled through the temple grounds.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change โ verify with the official source before attending.
