[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) |
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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 |
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- 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