Monju-sama: Prayers for wisdom expressed through a bell and zelkova prayer beads
Kajitani no Monju-sama
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- July 21
- Location
- Monju-do Hall
- Area
- Kochi Prefecture・Kochi City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 40 min · flight time only)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.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
At Monju-do Hall in Kajitani, Tosayama, Kochi City, children gather around a bell and a string of zelkova prayer beads and pray for wisdom.
About Kajitani no Monju-sama
Kajitani no Monju-sama is a festival held at Monju-do Hall, which enshrines the bodhisattva who presides over wisdom.
It is designated as a folk cultural property by Kochi City, and the venue is in Kajitani, Tosayama, Kochi City.
According to descriptions of the annual event, a gathering for prayer around Monju-sama is held on July 21.
Festival highlights
A highlight is the ritual of gathering around the person ringing the bell and turning a string of prayer beads made of zelkova while chanting a spell.
The sound, chanting, and movement of turning the prayer beads come together to give form to prayers to Monju-sama.
The sight of the children who have gathered facing the bodhisattva statue and praying for wisdom is also a distinctive feature of the event.
Monju-sama: Prayers for wisdom expressed through a bell and zelkova prayer beads
What to expect
During the event, participants first gather around the person ringing the bell.
Participants turn a string of prayer beads made of zelkova while chanting a spell there.
Finally, the children who have gathered face the bodhisattva statue of Monju-sama and pray for wisdom.
How to take part
Children who gather for the event take part and pray to the bodhisattva statue for wisdom.
There is also a scene in which participants gather around the person ringing the bell and turn a string of prayer beads while chanting a spell.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Monju-do Hall (Kajitani, Tosayama, Kochi City)
Address Kajitani, Tosayama, Kochi City
Dates and season
- Season
July 21
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Origins and History of Kajitani no Monju-sama
The origins of Kajitani no Monju-sama and the details of its history from its establishment to the present are not known.
Today, it is designated as a folk cultural property by Kochi City.
The designation date is Heisei 16 December 17. The event has been passed down as a prayer ceremony held at Monju-do Hall.
Official information
The Kochi City official website page “Cultural Property Information: Folk Cultural Properties—Kajitani no Monju-sama” provides information on its designation, location, and event details.
The page is managed by the Civic Rights and Cultural Properties Division of Kochi City.
Kajitani no Monju-sama at a Glance
Kajitani no Monju-sama is a folk cultural property event held at Monju-do Hall in Kajitani, Tosayama, Kochi City.
Participants gather around the person ringing the bell, turn a string of zelkova prayer beads while chanting a spell, and the children pray to Monju-sama for wisdom.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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