Japanese title: 池上本行寺 暮秋ランタン祈願祭

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A two-night prayer festival at Hongyoji (Daibo), a head temple of the Nichiren school in Ikegami, where cherry trees are said to have bloomed out of season when Nichiren died. At 20:00 everyone releases pink LED lantern balloons carrying their wishes into the night sky. The 5,500-yen ticket adds a 17:00–18:45 program in the main hall: a rare showing of temple paintings by Fumio Shiozawa with a talk, an easy dance session, crystal-bowl meditation and a special prayer. Tickets are per night and limited, sold on Peatix. About 10 min walk from Ikegami or Nishi-magome Station.

Dates

Nov 26 (Thu) – Nov 27 (Fri)

Time

17:00–21:00

Price

P

Kids

Ages 0–17

Venue

H

Nearest station

Ikegami Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

Distance from major stations

From Nishi-magome

0.7 km, about 11 min on foot

From Chidoricho

1.4 km, about 23 min on foot

From Kamata

2.3 km, about 15 min by train

From Omori

2.4 km, about 15 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

• Shinagawa Historical Museum Special Exhibition: From Shinagawa Bay to the Port of Tokyo - An Unfinished Port CityShinagawa Historical Museum (Omori Sta.) · 3.0 km, about 20 min by train from here · Oct 10 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun)
• Special Exhibition: Eric Carle and the Colors of Life (Shinagawa Aquarium)Shinagawa Aquarium (B1 Kumanomi Room and throughout) (Omorikaigan Sta.) · 3.5 km, about 20 min by train from here · Jul 25 (Sat) – Dec 25 (Fri)
• Tokyo Mega Illumi 2026-2027Oi Racecourse (Oi Keibajo-mae Sta.) · 3.8 km, about 20 min by train from here · Oct 31 (Sat) – Jan 10 (Sun)
• Thunders Christmas (Musashi-Kosugi Tokyu Square x Kawasaki Brave Thunders)Musashi-Kosugi Tokyu Square (Musashi-Kosugi Sta.) · 4.0 km, about 20 min by train from here · Nov 13 (Fri) – Dec 25 (Fri)
• Chuocho Children's Center: Let's Play in the Park (Himonya Park)Himonya Park, next to the playground (Gakugei-daigaku Sta.) · 5.0 km, about 25 min by train from here · Nov 27 (Fri)
• Hyakudan Kaidan (Hundred Steps) Special Architecture Opening 2026-27Hyakudan Kaidan (Hotel Gajoen Tokyo) (Meguro Sta.) · 5.7 km, about 25 min by train from here · Oct 1 (Thu) – Mar 30 (Tue)

Food and cafes nearby

Search places around the venue on Google Maps.

FAQ

When is Ikegami Hongyoji Late-Autumn Lantern Prayer Festival?

Nov 26 (Thu) – Nov 27 (Fri)

What are the opening hours of Ikegami Hongyoji Late-Autumn Lantern Prayer Festival?

17:00–21:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Ikegami Hongyoji Late-Autumn Lantern Prayer Festival cost?

P

Where is Ikegami Hongyoji Late-Autumn Lantern Prayer Festival and what is the nearest station?

It is held at H. The nearest station is Ikegami Sta..

Where to next

Nearby, within the next week

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Festivals & local eventsThunders Christmas (Musashi-Kosugi Tokyu Square x Kawasaki Brave Thunders)Musashi-Kosugi · 4.0 km · Nov 13 (Fri) – Dec 25 (Fri)

Festivals & local eventsPen FAB. for Kids – Making Colors TogetherOimachi · 4.1 km · Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 14 (Sat)

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The photo shows the venue or its surroundings, not the event itself.

Checked against the official page on November 11, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.