A Setsubun event at Rokuharamitsuji: driving away the tsuchigumo and welcoming good fortune
Setsubun Festival at Rokuharamitsuji
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- February 3
- Location
- Rokuharamitsuji Temple
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto(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
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
At the Setsubun Festival at Rokuharamitsuji, the Tsuina Ceremony to drive away a tsuchigumo takes place between the lucky-bean throwing sessions. The 2026 schedule also included the Hoshimatsuri Special Prayer Service.
About Setsubun Festival at Rokuharamitsuji
The Setsubun Festival at Rokuharamitsuji is a Setsubun event held at Rokuharamitsuji Temple.
According to the 2026 schedule, the Hoshimatsuri Special Prayer Service was followed by the throwing of lucky beans and the Tsuina Ceremony.
A distinctive feature of the event is the appearance of a tsuchigumo, said to symbolize mysterious spirits and monsters, rather than an oni.
Festival highlights
A highlight is the traditional Tsuina Ceremony, which drives away a tsuchigumo.
In 2026, lucky beans were thrown at 2:50 p.m. and 3:20 p.m., with the Tsuina Ceremony performed by the Chudoji Rokusai Nenbutsu Group at 3 p.m. in between.
The schedule also notes that maiko and geiko may take part in throwing lucky beans.
A Setsubun event at Rokuharamitsuji: driving away the tsuchigumo and welcoming good fortune
What to expect
According to the 2026 schedule, the Hoshimatsuri Special Prayer Service began at 11 a.m., followed by the first lucky-bean throwing at 2:50 p.m., the Tsuina Ceremony at 3 p.m., and the second lucky-bean throwing at 3:20 p.m.
During the Tsuina Ceremony, the Chudoji Rokusai Nenbutsu Group drives away a tsuchigumo that disrupts the Buddhist service.
The schedule notes that maiko and geiko also take part in throwing lucky beans.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Rokuharamitsuji Temple, 81-1 Rokurocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
- Train and bus
Take a city bus to Gojozaka or Kiyomizumichi, then walk 10 minutes.
Address 81-1 Rokurocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Dates and season
- Season
February 3
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Tips for your visit
Accessibility information indicates that assistance is required.
If you need assistance, it’s a good idea to check with Rokuharamitsuji Temple before your visit.
Nearby attractions
Rokuharamitsuji Reiwa-kan (Cultural Property Repository) and Rokuharamitsuji Temple are 0.0 km away in a straight line, while Rokudo Chinnoji Temple is 0.2 km away.
Kenninji Temple is listed as 0.4 km away in a straight line, and the Kamo River bank as 0.5 km away.
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京都府京都市下京区にある塔
京都国立博物館
京都市にある国立博物館
京都国立近代美術館
京都市左京区岡崎にある美術館
京都国際マンガミュージアム
日本の京都府京都市中京区にある日本最大の漫画博物館
京都市美術館
京都市左京区岡崎にある美術館
京都府立植物園
京都市左京区にある植物園
京都鉄道博物館
京都府京都市下京区にある鉄道博物館
Fushimi Inari Taisha
京都市伏見区にある神社
元離宮二条城
京都市にある城郭及び元皇室関連施設
Yasaka Shrine
京都市東山区にある神社
円山公園
京都市にある公園
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
京都市上京区にある神社
Official information
六波羅蜜寺公式サイト：Rokuharamitsuji Temple Official Website
Setsubun Festival at Rokuharamitsuji at a Glance
The 2026 Setsubun Festival at Rokuharamitsuji included the Hoshimatsuri Special Prayer Service, two lucky-bean throwing sessions, and the Tsuina Ceremony to drive away a tsuchigumo.
The Tsuina Ceremony lasts about 20 minutes from 3 p.m., and maiko and geiko also take part in throwing lucky beans.
The venue is Rokuharamitsuji Temple, a 10-minute walk from the Gojozaka or Kiyomizumichi city bus stops.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
