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May 18, 2025 (Sunday)Held annually on the third Sunday of May
Blue Demon Festival (Ishiyama-dera)
青鬼まつり（石山寺）
A festival commemorating the vow to repel demons and invite fortune by Rōchō Risshi, a renowned monk of Ishiyama-dera.
Rōchō Risshi was one of those dedicated to collecting, preserving, and maintaining the scriptures and teachings conserved at Ishiyama-dera. After his death, he vowed to protect these sacred teachings in the form of an oni (demon) and to repel demons and invite fortune.
On the day of the festival, a 5-meter-tall blue demon statue made of cedar leaves is erected facing the East Gate.
Transportation：Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line "Ishiyamadera Station" - 10 minutes on foot JR/Keihan "Ishiyama Station" - 10 minutes by bus to "Ishiyamadera Sanmon-mae", then a short walk Meishin Expressway "Seta-Nishi IC/East IC" - 10 minutes by car
Parking：Parking Available (Paid)
Contact：077-537-0013
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