Kumihama's Setsubun Festival, with goma prayers and a sweet sake offering
Nyoiji Temple Setsubun Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Location
- Nyoiji Temple
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Kyotango 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Last updated
- 2026/11/15
A Setsubun goma prayer is held at Nyoiji Temple in Kumihama-cho, Kyotango City, with prayers for protection from misfortune, the fulfillment of personal wishes, and family safety.
About Nyoiji Temple Setsubun Festival
The Nyoiji Temple Setsubun Festival is a Setsubun event held at Nyoiji Temple in Kumihama-cho, Kyotango City.
A Setsubun goma prayer is held, with prayers for protection from misfortune, the fulfillment of personal wishes, family safety, and more.
Nyoiji Temple is listed as the venue, and the event is introduced as a local tradition marking Setsubun at a temple.
Festival highlights
A highlight is the Setsubun goma prayer held at Nyoiji Temple.
The prayers include not only protection from misfortune, but also the fulfillment of personal wishes and family safety.
It is presented as an event held around Setsubun in which people visit a temple to pray for a variety of wishes.
Kumihama's Setsubun Festival, with goma prayers and a sweet sake offering
What to expect
The event features a Setsubun goma prayer at Nyoiji Temple.
The stated purposes of the prayer include protection from misfortune, the fulfillment of personal wishes, and family safety.
A sweet sake offering is also mentioned, but the source says it is planned.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Nyoiji Temple, 1845 Kumihama-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Train and bus
Get off at Kumihama Station on the Kyoto Tango Railway Miyafuku Line; 15-minute walk
- By car
About 40 minutes (28 km) from Kyotango-Omiya IC via the Nodagawa-Omiya Road on the San'in Kinki Expressway
- Parking
100 regular cars, 10 buses, free
Address 1845 Kumihama-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture
Tips for your visit
Nyoiji Temple has free parking for 100 regular cars and 10 buses.
There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom and a rest area.
If you plan to arrive by car, it’s a good idea to check the parking capacity when planning your visit.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Nyoiji Temple, Kamiya Shrine (Kamiya Tachinomiya), and the former Inaba family residence, once home to wealthy merchants.
Nearby hot springs include Kumihama Onsen, Tango Kanno Onsen, and Shotenkyo Onsen Kirara no Yu.
Kumihama Morning Market is also listed as a nearby attraction.
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日本の京都府京丹後市にある資料館
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日本の京都府京丹後市にある神社
Official information
如意寺公式サイト：Nyoiji Temple official website
Nyoiji Temple Setsubun Festival at a Glance
The Nyoiji Temple Setsubun Festival is a Setsubun event held at Nyoiji Temple in Kumihama-cho, Kyotango City.
At the Setsubun goma prayer, people pray for protection from misfortune, the fulfillment of personal wishes, family safety, and more.
The venue is a 15-minute walk from Kumihama Station on the Kyoto Tango Railway Miyafuku Line. Free parking is also available.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/15
