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June 18, 2025 (Wednesday)00:00 Exhibition, held on the same day every year
Yakuyoke Morning Kannon
厄除け朝観音
On the day of the exhibition of the principal image of Anrakuji Temple, affectionately known as Yoshimi Kannon, there is a bustling "Yakuyoke Morning Kannon" event where the famous talisman dumplings are sold. It is said that the earlier you visit for worship on this day, the more you receive divine blessings, attracting many worshippers from before dawn. The talisman dumplings go on sale around 2 a.m., bringing liveliness to the approach and temple grounds. Eating this dumpling is said to ward off misfortune for a whole year.
Place:Yoshimi Kannon (Anrakuji Temple)
Transportation:Tobu Tojo Line, Higashi-Matsuyama Station, 10 minutes by car Kan-etsu Expressway, Higashi-Matsuyama IC, 20 minutes by car
Contact:0493-54-5027