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Ikegami Daibou Hongyoji Late Autumn Lantern Prayer Festival

Name: Ikegami Daibou Hongyoji Late Autumn Lantern Prayer Festival
Start: 2026-11-25T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-26T15:00:00+00:00
Location: 池上大坊本行寺

◇ When

November 26–27, 2026

Thursday – Friday

⌖ Where · Ota

Ikegami Daibou Hongyou-ji Temple

2-10-5 Ikegami, Ota, Tokyo

池上大坊本行寺
東京都大田区大田区池上２丁目１０−５

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The Ikegami Daibou Hongyoji Temple in Ota City, Tokyo, will hold the Late Autumn Lantern Prayer Festival for two days on November 26 and 27. Inspired by the legend that cherry blossoms bloomed out of season at the time of Nichiren Shonin's passing, pink LED lantern balloons will be released into the night sky with prayers offered. The event also features a special exhibition of treasured temple paintings, a talk live by the painter of the temple artwork, special prayers, and meditation. This special evening at the historic temple offers an opportunity for all generations, from children to adults, to share their wishes together.