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December 14, 2025 (Sunday) [Scheduled]<br><Every year on the second Sunday of December>
Hikarimaruyama Grand Festival (Dai Ennichi)
光丸山大祭(大縁日)
The Hikarimaruyama Grand Festival (Dai Ennichi) is a winter festival held at Hikarimaruyama Horinji Temple in Ōtawara City, Tochigi Prefecture. Sarutahiko, wearing a tengu mask, parades around the temple praying for health. This unique parade is a major attraction for spectators.
The festival features many areas where you can experience local culture and history. Stalls offer traditional Japanese cuisine, and there are also handicrafts and local specialties for sale. In addition, there are live performances by local artists and game corners for children, ensuring enjoyment for the whole family.
At this event, limited edition amulets and temple stamps considered to bring special benefits are awarded, making these special items unforgettable keepsakes for visitors.
When visiting the Hikarimaruyama Grand Festival, be sure to experience the Sarutahiko parade from the front row. In the unique atmosphere, you won't miss this special moment, leading to memories that cannot be experienced elsewhere.
Place:Hikarimaruyama Horinji Temple
Transportation:About 30 minutes by Kanto bus (Bato Line) from JR Utsunomiya Line Nishi-Nasuno Station, get off at 'Sarato', and walk about 2 minutes.<br>From Tohoku Expressway Yaita IC about 30 minutes or from Nishi-Nasuno-Shiobara IC about 40 minutes
Contact:0287-98-2606