| JAN. |
1st |
New Year’s visits to the Sohonzan ( head temple of a
Buddhist sect) of Zentsuji Temple |
| FEB. |
3rd |
Setsubun events the day before the Spring equinox. |
| 4 th Saturday and Sunday |
Daiey , hadaka ( Naked ) Festival
|
| APL. |
8th |
Shaka-nyorai ( the Incarnation of Truth ) Buddhist service of
the Incarnation of Trush Flower Festival ( an event in which hydrangea tea is poured into a statue of an image of Buddha that is decorated with flowers in celebration of his birthday).
|
| 3 rd Saturday and Sunday |
Spring Market featuring several rows of roadside stans. |
| JUN. |
14 th 15th |
Gotanjokai Shugyo, events marked in association with Kobo Daishi’s birthday |
| JLY. |
The Day of the Ox in the Doyo Period |
Kyurikaji, 18 days before the Autumnal equinox, actually an event for wishing for the good health to withstand the heat of the hottest days of the summer
|
| AUG. |
14 th 15 th |
Bonkuyo, a religious service for departed souls |
| NOV. |
3 rd |
Saeki-Sobyo-Gohoraku, the Kukai Hometown Festival |
