Miyazu’s Setsubun Grand Festival, wishing for good fortune through prayers and bean throwing
Kyo-oji Temple Setsubun Grand Festival
The 2026 edition of Kyo-oji Temple Setsubun Grand Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/02/03Ended
- Season / frequency
- Around February 3
- Location
- Kyo-oji Temple
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Miyazu 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
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation fee
- Regular prayer: ¥1,000; special prayer: from ¥3,000
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Kyo-oji Temple Setsubun Grand Festival is a Setsubun event in Miyazu City featuring prayers and a bean-throwing ceremony to ward off misfortune. Prayers for health and safety at home, among other wishes, are offered in sessions starting at 15:00 and 19:00.
About Kyo-oji Temple Setsubun Grand Festival
This traditional event held at Kyo-oji Temple centers on prayers and a bean-throwing ceremony to ward off misfortune.
Prayers are offered for health, safety at home, recovery from illness, healthy development, fulfillment of heartfelt wishes, safe childbirth, and finding a good match, among other wishes.
The event is held at Kyo-oji Temple in Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture, as a local Setsubun celebration.
Source: 経王寺 節分大祭 | イベント一覧 | 京都府観光連盟公式サイト
Festival highlights
Highlights include prayers and a bean-throwing ceremony to ward off misfortune at Kyo-oji Temple.
Prayer requests include health and safety at home, as well as protection from dementia, safe childbirth, and finding a good match.
Some listings show an afternoon first session and an evening second session, allowing visitors to choose a time to attend.
Miyazu’s Setsubun Grand Festival, wishing for good fortune through prayers and bean throwing
What to expect
At the event, visitors receive prayers before taking part in the bean-throwing ceremony to ward off misfortune.
Listed prayer requests include health, safety at home, recovery from illness, healthy development, and fulfillment of heartfelt wishes.
The first session is scheduled to start at 15:00 and the second at 19:00. Visitor numbers are limited.
How to take part
The event is open to the general public, but visitor numbers are limited.
Advance application is recommended if you would like to receive prayers.
No information is provided about the requirements for participating in the bean-throwing ceremony or whether members of the general public can throw beans.
If you wish to receive a prayer, please apply in advance whenever possible.
The stated application deadline is February 2, the day before the event.
You can call to ask about admission procedures for general visitors and how to take part in the bean-throwing.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Kyo-oji Temple (886 Kanayadani, Miyazu, Kyoto Prefecture)
- Train and bus
Take the Kyoto Tango Railway to Miyazu Station, then walk for 5 minutes.
- By car
It is a 5-minute drive from the Miyazu-Amanohashidate IC on the Kyoto Jukan Expressway.
Source: ＜終了しました＞ 経王寺 節分大祭【経王寺】｜【京都市公式】京都観光Navi
Address 886 Kanayadani, Miyazu, Kyoto Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The event was announced as scheduled for February 3 (Tuesday), with the first session starting at 15:00 and the second at 19:00.
The event date has passed, and the published information states that the event has ended.
Visitor numbers were limited.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Kyoto Prefecture / Miyazu City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
Visitor numbers are limited, so entry may not be possible during busy periods.
If you would like to receive prayers, apply in advance if possible.
Fees differ for regular and special prayers, so check which type you would like before visiting.
Nearby attractions
Kenshoji Temple and the Former Mikami Family Residence are near the venue.
Nearby attractions listed include the Miyazu Machinaka Regional Revitalization Center, Roadside Station Umi no Kyoto Miyazu, and Miyazu History Museum.
When visiting central Miyazu, you can explore nearby historical and tourist attractions along with the festival.
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Official information
Details on the venue, access, prayers, fees, and contact information are available in the event listing on the official website of the Kyoto Prefecture Tourism Federation.
The 2026 event schedule is also listed on Kyoto Tourism Navi.
The contact number provided for Kyo-oji Temple is 0772-22-3061.
Kyo-oji Temple Setsubun Grand Festival at a Glance
The Kyo-oji Temple Setsubun Grand Festival is a Setsubun event in Miyazu City featuring prayers and a bean-throwing ceremony to ward off misfortune.
Prayer requests include a variety of wishes, such as health, safety at home, safe childbirth, and finding a good match.
The venue is Kyo-oji Temple, a 5-minute walk from Miyazu Station. Visitor numbers are limited.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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