A peaceful early-morning Hatsutora Festival and a moment of good fortune at Jinnoji Temple in Kameoka
Hatsutora Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Location
- Jinnoji Temple
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Kameoka City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Last updated
- 2026/10/20
The Hatsutora Festival is held at Jinnoji Temple in Kameoka City, beginning before 6 a.m. Visitors are served kombu tea, and there is a lucky draw and a distribution of Sōwaka senbei rice crackers.
About Hatsutora Festival
The Hatsutora Festival is held at Jinnoji Temple in Chitose Town, Kameoka City.
It begins before 6 a.m. and includes kombu tea served to visitors, a lucky draw, and the distribution of Sōwaka senbei rice crackers.
It is known for its early-morning temple visit and the hospitality provided at the venue.
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Festival highlights
The highlight is the early-morning event, which begins before 6 a.m.
Visitors are served kombu tea, and a lucky draw is held.
Sōwaka senbei rice crackers are also distributed, so you can enjoy the hospitality at the venue along with your visit to the temple.
A peaceful early-morning Hatsutora Festival and a moment of good fortune at Jinnoji Temple in Kameoka
What to expect
The event begins before 6 a.m.
Visitors are served kombu tea, and a lucky draw is held.
Sōwaka senbei are also distributed, making them part of the festivities to enjoy alongside your early-morning visit to the temple.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Jinnoji Temple / 17 Bishamon Okujo, Chitose Town, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Train and bus
From Kameoka Station on the JR Sagano Line, take a Kameoka City Furusato Bus to Bishamon, then walk about 5 minutes.
Address 17 Bishamon Okujo, Chitose Town, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
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Nearby attractions
The Tanba Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage (Yawaragi Path) is near the venue.
Sakura Park and the Kameoka City Nanatani River Outdoor Activity Center are each listed as 0.8 km away in a straight line.
Izumo Daijingu Shrine and the shrine’s Mana-i Water are also listed as nearby spots, 2.4 km away in a straight line.
亀岡市文化資料館
京都府亀岡市の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
出雲大神宮
京都府亀岡市にある神社
Official information
Official website of the Kyoto Prefecture Tourism Federation: “Hatsutora Festival”
Hatsutora Festival at a Glance
The Hatsutora Festival is held at Jinnoji Temple in Kameoka City, beginning before 6 a.m.
Visitors are served kombu tea, and there is a lucky draw and a distribution of Sōwaka senbei rice crackers.
You can reach the venue by bus and on foot from Kameoka Station on the JR Sagano Line.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/20
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