Osu / Kanayama
Osu Kannon Temple Setsubun Festival
A must-see experience at a must-see temple
Osu Kannon Temple is located in the middle of the Owari region's four Kannon Temples (Arako Kannon Temple, Jimokuji Kannon Temple, Ryusenji Kannon Temple, and Kasadera Kannon Temple), and puts on a Setsubun Festival celebrating the beginning of spring by the lunar calendar.
During the festivities, for a JPY 3,500 ticket, you can get up on the special stage in front of the Main Hall and throw out beans in a traditional ritual driving away evil. Plus, a treasure ship is paraded around carrying the seven gods of fortune from Kibo no Plaza to Ozu Kannon Temple in the afternoon. After arriving at Osu Kannon Temple, the climax of a ritual to drive away demons begins.
During the festivities, for a JPY 3,500 ticket, you can get up on the special stage in front of the Main Hall and throw out beans in a traditional ritual driving away evil. Plus, a treasure ship is paraded around carrying the seven gods of fortune from Kibo no Plaza to Ozu Kannon Temple in the afternoon. After arriving at Osu Kannon Temple, the climax of a ritual to drive away demons begins.
Osu Kannon Temple
- Receive the gift of Kannon's mercy and Tenjin's wisdom
The Osu shopping district is huge and popular shopping area containing over 1,200 shops and restaurants. All kinds of shops, including electrical appliance shops, secondhand clothing stores, restaurants and cafes are open. The mall is always crowded with people and filled with energy. Many events are held throughout the year, including the Osu Summer Festival in August, the Osu Daido-chonin Festival in October and the Osu Setsubun Takarabune Gyoretsu (treasure ship parade).
Osu Kannon Temple located was moved from Osu Village, Mino Province to the current location by the Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa in 1612. The antique market is held here on the 18th and 28th of each month.
Details
| Schedule | Sun, Feb 2, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Time | • Bean throwing: 10:00 am–6:00 pm • Treasure ship parade: From 1:18 pm |
| Venue | Osu Kannon Temple |
| Contact | Osu Kannon Temple |
| Access | 3-min. walk from Exit 2 of Osu Kannon Station on the Tsurumai Subway Line. |
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