Hiraoka Hachimangu Shrine’s Tondo Festival: Grilling and distributing kagami mochi offered before the deity
Sagicho Festival (Tondo Festival)
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Location
- Hiraoka Hachimangu Shrine
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Ukyo Ward, Kyoto 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
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
The Sagicho Festival (Tondo Festival) is held within the grounds of Hiraoka Hachimangu Shrine. Kagami mochi offered before the deity is grilled and distributed to worshippers as Sagicho mochi.
About Sagicho Festival (Tondo Festival)
The Sagicho Festival (Tondo Festival) is a “tondo” festival held within the grounds of Hiraoka Hachimangu Shrine.
Kagami mochi offered before the deity is grilled and distributed to worshippers as Sagicho mochi.
It is described as an event that involves handling fire within the and delivering offerings to worshippers.
Festival highlights
Highlights include the “tondo” held within the shrine grounds and the scene of kagami mochi offered before the deity being grilled.
The grilled kagami mochi is distributed to worshippers as Sagicho mochi.
The handling of fire and the process of offering the offerings to worshippers as mochi are features of this festival.
Hiraoka Hachimangu Shrine’s Tondo Festival: Grilling and distributing kagami mochi offered before the deity
What to expect
At the festival, kagami mochi is first offered before the deity, and then grilled within the shrine grounds.
The grilled mochi is distributed to worshippers as Sagicho mochi.
The event is described as taking place within the grounds of Hiraoka Hachimangu Shrine, with hours of approximately 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Hiraoka Hachimangu Shrine, 23 Umekahata Miyanokuchicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Train and bus
Get off at “Hiraoka Hachimangu-mae” on the city bus or “Hiraoka Hachimangu” on the JR bus.
Address 23 Umekahata Miyanokuchicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
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Nearby attractions
Nearby sightseeing spots listed include Kuriyama Kobo, Osawa Pond, Hirosawa Pond, and the former Saga Imperial Palace, Daikakuji Temple.
Kuriyama Kobo is 1.1 km away in a straight line; Osawa Pond and Hirosawa Pond are each 1.6 km away; and the former Saga Imperial Palace, Daikakuji Temple, is 1.7 km away.
These are listed facilities around the festival venue.
京都タワー
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
The Sagicho Festival (Tondo Festival) is listed in the events section of the official Kyoto Prefecture Tourism Federation website.
Sagicho Festival (Tondo Festival) at a Glance
The Sagicho Festival (Tondo Festival) is a “tondo” festival held within the grounds of Hiraoka Hachimangu Shrine.
Kagami mochi offered before the deity is grilled and distributed to worshippers as Sagicho mochi.
The venue is at 23 Umekahata Miyanokuchicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, and directions say to get off at “Hiraoka Hachimangu-mae” on the city bus or “Hiraoka Hachimangu” on the JR bus.
Sources and references
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
