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Hatsumode at Kawasaki Daishi 2027

◇ When

December 31, 2026 – January 3, 2027

Thursday – Sunday

◈ Price

Free entry

⌖ Where · 川崎市川崎区

川崎大師 平間寺

神奈川県川崎市川崎区大師町4-48 ⌖ Open in Maps ↗
Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji is one of the most visited temples in Japan at New Year. On December 31 the year closes with the joya bell, and at midnight the head priest leads the first goma fire ritual of the new year. 2027 marks the temple's 900th anniversary.
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