Taima no Sato Peony Festival

Festival Dates: From April 13th (Saturday) to May 6th (Holiday), 2024

At Taimadera and Sekkoji Temples, renowned as “Flower Temples,” a splendid array of peonies and peonies bloom from mid-April through early May annually. During their bloom, the “Taima Village Peony Festival” adorns both Taimadera’s approach and the vicinity of Sekkoji Temple with charming lanterns, enhancing the festive ambiance.

Key Events Throughout the Festival

◆ At Taimadera Temple (Overall)

• April 13th (Saturday) to April 15th (Monday): Exclusive Access to the Mandala Hall featuring Itakohai and Uraitamandara.
• April 14th (Sunday): The Taimadera Temple Neri Kuyo Eshiki (Ceremonial Service).

◆ In Taimadera Temple’s Inner Sanctuary

• April 13th (Saturday) to May 6th (Holiday): Special Admittance to the Inner Sanctuary’s Mieido (Main Hall, an Important Cultural Property).

◆ In Taimadera Temple’s Nakano-bo

• April 13th (Saturday) to May 6th (Holiday): Spring Special Exhibition “Exhibit of Chujo-hime”
• April 16th (Tuesday): Michibiki Kannon Prayer Assembly.

◆ At Sekkoji Temple

• April 14th (Sunday) to May 14th (Tuesday): Display of Japan’s Ancient Stone Buddha.

◆ Katsuragi City Tourism Association

• April 13th (Saturday) to May 20th (Monday): Taima no Sato Peony Festival
  Photography Contest.

◆ Katsuragi City Sumo Pavilion “Kehaya-za”

• Open daily throughout the Peony Festival.