Gokai Ceremony at Ikegami Honmonji Temple

Holding period

2022.10.11 〜 2022.10.13

A must-see is the glittering Mantoh parade on the night of October 12.

This year, too, a Gokai Ceremony will be held at Ikegami Honmonji Temple. The Gokaishiki is a Buddhist memorial service held on October 13, the anniversary of Nichiren Shonin’s death. The ceremony is held at temples throughout Japan, but it is most grandly held at Ikegamihonmonji Temple, the site of Nichiren Shonin’s death.

The Manto-no-Neri (parade of lanterns) parade at night is a must-see event that starts at around 6:00 p.m. on October 12. The parade of about 3,000 people from the main gate to the main hall is a must-see event.

Event SummaryOutline

Location Nichiren Shu Daihonzan Ikegami Honmonji 1-1-1 Ikegami, Ota-ku, Tokyo
Access 10 minutes from Ikegami Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line, 12 minutes from Nishimagome Station on the Toei Subway Asakusa Line

Holding period Tuesday, October 11 – Thursday, October 13, 2022
Opening Hours Varies depending on the day
Contact Us 03-3752-2331
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