A Kamisu festival where memorial pilgrimages meet local flavors
Omeko Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Every year in mid-November, Saturday and Sunday / Every year
- Location
- Ennizan Choshoji Temple
- Area
- Ibaraki Prefecture・Kamisu City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 10 min–1 h 30 min · limited express)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
A festival centered on the Nichiren Shonin Oeshiki, passed down in Ota, Kamisu City. Alongside the neighborhood pilgrimage and memorial events, activities featuring local specialties are also held.
About Omeko Festival
The Omeko Festival is a festival passed down in Ota, Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Its formal name is the Nichiren Shonin Oeshiki, and it is primarily held to honor Nichiren Shonin and the pioneers who developed the area.
The custom of making a pilgrimage through the neighborhood and events centered on the temple continue, closely connected to the community's faith.
Source: いばらきの伝統文化-伝統文化 おめこ祭り
Festival highlights
A highlight is the pilgrimage, in which about 20 people dressed for religious practice walk from house to house throughout the neighborhood.
In addition to the temple's memorial services, events featuring local specialties are held, including a melon-eating contest and a green pepper grab contest.
It is characterized by traditional festival rites and community-oriented activities taking place together.
A Kamisu festival where memorial pilgrimages meet local flavors
What to expect
The festival begins with a Buddhist service for Nichiren Shonin and the pioneers who developed the area.
About 20 people dressed for religious practice visit homes throughout the neighborhood on a pilgrimage.
When the festival is held, events featuring local specialties are also included, such as a melon-eating contest and a green pepper grab contest.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Ennizan Choshoji Temple (392 Ota, Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture).
- By car
Along Route 124.
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Address 392 Ota, Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Dates and season
It is usually held on a weekend in mid-November, with the weekend closest to November 12 and the 13th serving as a guide.
Until the dates are finalized, please check rather than assuming the dates or the detailed schedule for the day.
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Nearby attractions
息栖神社
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茨城県神栖市の公園・庭園のスポットです。
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茨城県神栖市の公園・庭園のスポットです。
Origins and History of Omeko Festival
The festival's origins are unclear, but it is believed to have been held since Choshoji Temple was founded.
Choshoji Temple moved to its current location in 1747 in connection with the development of Ota Shinden.
Although it temporarily ceased after the war, it was revived in Heisei 17 and has continued ever since.
Official information
The organizing body is the Omeko Festival Executive Committee.
It is listed in Ibaraki Prefecture's introduction to traditional culture as an active festival in Kamisu City.
This information can help confirm the event's name, timing, and location.
Omeko Festival at a Glance
The Omeko Festival is centered on the Nichiren Shonin Oeshiki, held in Ota, Kamisu City.
Traditions include people dressed for religious practice making a pilgrimage through the neighborhood, and memorial services for Nichiren Shonin and the pioneers who developed the area.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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