A Setsubun festival featuring the chant “Demons in too” and nenbutsu kyogen
Senbon Enmado Gokyo Setsubun Festival
The 2026 edition of Senbon Enmado Gokyo Setsubun Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/02/02 〜 2026/02/03Ended
- Season / frequency
- February 2–February 3
- Location
- Senbon Enmado (Injo-ji Temple)
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Kamigyo 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.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation fee
- Konnyaku simmered for protection from misfortune is available for a fee
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This Setsubun event at Senbon Enmado (Injo-ji Temple) features konnyaku simmered for protection from misfortune, bean throwing with a distinctive chant, and a performance of nenbutsu .
About Senbon Enmado Gokyo Setsubun Festival
This Setsubun event is held at Senbon Enmado (Injo-ji Temple).
Konnyaku simmered for protection from misfortune is known as a specialty, and dedicated performances are also held as part of the Setsubun observances.
During the bean throwing, the chant is “Good fortune in, demons too!” rather than “Good fortune in, demons out!”
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Festival highlights
見どころは、通常の節分とは異なる「福は内、鬼も内！」という豆まきの掛け声です。
Konnyaku simmered for protection from misfortune is introduced as a paid specialty.
In addition, “Enmado Nenbutsu Kyogen” is performed as an offering on the evening of the 3rd, bringing together food traditions and traditional performing arts.
A Setsubun festival featuring the chant “Demons in too” and nenbutsu kyogen
What to expect
Konnyaku simmered for protection from misfortune is prepared for the event, and during the bean throwing people chant, “Good fortune in, demons too!”
The event runs from the 2nd to the 3rd, and “Enmado Nenbutsu Kyogen” is performed as an offering on the evening of the 3rd.
The materials confirm a sequence of Setsubun food traditions, bean throwing, and dedicated performances.
How to take part
参加費：厄除けこんにゃく煮きは有料
Location and access
- Venue and address
Senbon Enmado (Injo-ji Temple) / 34 Enmae-cho, Senbon-dori, Kuramaguchi-sagaru, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto
- Train and bus
Get off at the “Senbon Kuramaguchi” or “Kenkōkō-mae” stop on a city bus; 2-minute walk
Address 34 Enmae-cho, Senbon-dori, Kuramaguchi-sagaru, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto 602-8307
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The event was announced for February 2 (Monday) and the 3rd (Tuesday) in 2026.
A notice says that “Enmado Nenbutsu Kyogen” will be performed as an offering from 7 p.m. on the 3rd.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions listed include Senbon Enmado (Injo-ji Temple), Kugunugi Jizo (Sekizo-ji Temple), Kenkun Shrine, Gallery Shiorian, and Orinarikan of the Foundation for the Promotion of Handweaving Techniques.
Kugunugi Jizo (Sekizo-ji Temple) is said to be 0.3 km away in a straight line, while Kenkun Shrine, Gallery Shiorian, and Orinarikan are said to be 0.5 km away in a straight line.
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京都府立植物園
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Official information
千本ゑんま堂（引接寺）公式サイト：Senbon Enmado (Injo-ji Temple) official website
問合せ先：075-462-3332
Senbon Enmado Gokyo Setsubun Festival at a Glance
The Senbon Enmado Gokyo Setsubun Festival is a Setsubun event held at Senbon Enmado (Injo-ji Temple).
Its features include konnyaku simmered for protection from misfortune, bean throwing, and the chant “Good fortune in, demons too!”
“Enmado Nenbutsu Kyogen” is performed as an offering on the evening of the 3rd.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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