HINA MATSURI FESTIVAL

Girl’s celebration ceremony starts from 11:00 and dance performance by Shimabara Tayu is performed @ Hokyo-ji Temple on the 1st MARCH. It costs 600 yen. You need to be there at least 1 hour before to keep the good position to see the dance.

PLUM BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

February 25 (Wed) Tea ceremony: 10:00-15:00 @Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Feb. 25 is the death memorial day of the deity and saint, Sugawara no Michizane, who loved plum blossoms. Ceremony starts from 10:00 and plum blossoms will be offered to the deity. An outdoor tea ceremony will also be held.

MOCHI POWERLIFTING

Mochi weight lifting conpetition is held at Daigo-ji temple on 23rd February. Trying to hold huge mochi (15kg for men, 9kg for women) and the winner will be given the big mochi as the prize. If you wish to join in the competition, be there before 11 am.