[Feb 2, 2025] [remaining 2 seats] [arrival/departure:Nagano Sta]

SETSUBUN event in Shougan-ji Temple, Nagano

On February 2, 2025, a one-day chartered cab tour (chartered jumbo cab) will be held at Songyan-ji Temple, known as the family temple of the demoness Momiji.

SETSUBUN is last day of winter in the traditional Japanese calendar (usually 3 or 4 February)

Shougan-ji Temple is also famous for its charms to ward off bad luck. This is a special experience only available at this time of the year.

#1 The tour will also include a traditional Buddhist memorial service and a picture-reading session by Tamae Takezawa of Kariyasan Saiko-ji Temple. Picture-writing is a literary and performing art that uses paintings for the purpose of preaching and chanting. It is believed to have its roots in India and was introduced to Japan from Central Asia, China, and the Korean Peninsula.
Many of the pictorial narratives that draw audiences with the performer's witty and accurate narration have been handed down mainly from temples and shrines.

#2 Special public viewing of the Kannondō
HallThe Shōgan-ji Kannondō Hall, a tangible cultural property designated by Nagano City and normally closed to the public, will be open to the public for a special viewing!
Visitors can see 121 Kannon statues of seven different types up close and personal. Among them, the powerful image of the Horse-headed Kannon is a must-see. Feel its power to burn away your worries and doubts and keep bad things at bay.

#3 The chant is "Fuku wa uchi! All participants will throw beans
at each other. Because there are no ogres in Oninashiri, only “Fuku wa uchi” (meaning “good fortune comes from within”) is used! Let's bring in good fortune and welcome the new year with a smile.



*Tour Participation Fee 5,000 yen:We will ask you to fill out a questionnaire after the tour, and we will bear 2,500 yen of the 7,500 yen fee .
*February 2, 2025 (Sun.)
*Application deadline: January 31, 2025 (Fri.)
*First 15 people can be participated, so please apply as soon as possible
*Email:hijirikanko-tabi@ngn.janis.or.jp

Price

Ward Off Misfortune and Invite Good Fortune! A Special Experience at Ryouunzan Shouganji, the Bodhi Temple of Kijo Momiji

per person

Adults・Children same amount 5000Yen

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Plan Details

Period 2025/2/2(Sun)~2025/2/2(Sun)
What is included in the travel/plan price ・Taxi Fare
・Travel Accident Insurance Fee
Minimum number of participants per group 1 person/people
Minimum number of participants 7 person/people
Maximum number of participants 15 person/people
Operating Company Our Company-Owned Taxi(Jambo taxi)
Tour Conductor Yes
Start Time 08:45
Tour Time Approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes
Reservation Deadline 2 days prior to the tour (January 31, 2025)
Payment Method CreditcardVISAmastercardjcbamericanexpressdiners
- Tour itinerary -

08:45 Nagano Station East Exit Yumeria Bus Park Departure(Please gather by 08:35 as the tour departs promptly at 08:45.)

09:30 Shouganji
Participate SETSUBUN event in the ritual, storytelling session, bean-throwing, and special viewing of Kannon Hall.

12:05 Kinasa Roadside Station Free Time for Lunch and Shopping
Enjoy lunch at Irohado Kinasa Main Store or other nearby establishments.
Note: Lunch is not included in the tour price and is at your own expense.

14:00 Nagano Station East Exit Yumeria Bus Park Arrival and Tour Concludes.

- Meeting Place -

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Nagano Station East Exit Yumeria Bus Park

- Important Points -
  • The required time may change due to weather or road conditions. Arrival delays may occur depending on traffic conditions.
  • Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual conditions may vary depending on the weather and season.
  • Payment is primarily by credit card, but bank transfers are also accepted upon prior consultation.
  • A tour conductor will accompany the group.
  • The minimum number of participants is 7. (Confirmed as of January 22, 2025)
  • The following is the price of the trip before discount:7,500 yen per person/Tax included.
- Cancellation Fee -

In the event that a customer cancels the contract after the contract has been concluded, a cancellation fee will be charged at the following rate per customer on the trip price.

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- Plan Provider Company -

Hijiri Sightseeing Taxi Co., Ltd.
30, Shinmachi, Shinshu-Shinmachi, Nagano City, Nagano
Registration of Travel Services:Governor of NaganoTravel Services Type 2 665
Certified Domestic Travel Services Manager:Setsuko Kuroiwa

Contact Phone Number:026-262-2353

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Plan Contents

Shougan-ji Temple

A Nagano City-designated tangible cultural property housing 121 Kannon statues representing seven types: Shou Kannon, Juichimen Kannon, Senju Kannon, Fukuu Basoku Kannon, Nyoirin Kannon, Juntei Kannon, and Batou Kannon.

Tamae Takezawa from Saiko-ji Temple

Learn about the Buddhist world in an engaging way through the ‘Six Realms of Hell’ painting, depicting the afterlife, and the ‘Ten Kings,’ who judge us after death. Kan’e Takesawa’s witty storytelling, combined with the powerful and vivid artwork, is sure to captivate you!

The chant is ‘Fuku wa Uchi!’ (Good fortune inside!)

Everyone participates in the bean-throwing ritual. Since there are no demons in Kinasa, the chant is only ‘Fuku wa Uchi!’ (Good fortune inside!). Invite good fortune and welcome the new year with a smile. After Risshun (the beginning of spring), 2025 officially begins. Let’s make it a bright, joyful, and prosperous year!

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