Ichihatasan Yakushiji (Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture) will hold the "Safe Growth Prayer Festival & Birthday Festival" at its Okazaki Main Hall on Sunday, April 5, 2026. This event is a major spring festival dedicated to praying for the growth of every individual, from children to adults. The day will feature activities for the whole family to enjoy, as well as a lottery with luxurious prizes. It is a popular event that attracts many visitors every year, primarily from the local community.
A Major Spring Festival Praying for Individual Growth Ichihatasan Yakushiji conducts several major festivals throughout the year. These festivals are special prayer events where the individual wishes of visitors are gathered into one great prayer and offered to the principal image, Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha).
The upcoming "Safe Growth Prayer Festival" is held to pray for life's milestones and daily growth for everyone, from children to the elderly. Concurrently, the "Birthday Festival," which celebrates the birth of the Medicine Buddha, will also be held, making it a beloved annual spring event for families to attend together.
Family-Friendly Activities and Lottery Starting at 9:30 AM, various activities hosted by different departments will take place, bringing life to the temple grounds. Furthermore, from around 1:45 PM, a "Fun Lottery" will be held for attendees.
The lottery features a variety of prizes, including high-quality Shizuoka melons, cash, and gift certificates, making it a popular program that generates great excitement every year.
Lottery tickets will be distributed on the day from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, and anyone can participate for free.
As a Place of Prayer Open to the Community Ichihatasan Yakushiji is known for warding off evil and praying for good health, and it is a temple visited by many throughout the year. Through community-rooted events, the temple continues to stand by people's wishes and daily lives.
This event is gaining attention not only as a time for prayer but also as an opportunity to experience "time spent with family" and "connection with the local community."
Event Details | Event Name | Safe Growth Prayer Festival & Birthday Festival | | :--- | :--- | | Date & Time | Sunday, April 5, 2026. Reception: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | | Venue | Ichihatasan Yakushiji Okazaki Main Hall (Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture) | | Content | Memorial service for the new ossuary / Safe Growth Prayer service / Medicine Buddha Birthday Festival / Guest performances (dance, musical instruments, Japanese drums, etc.) / Yakushi Ondo dance / Fun lottery |
About Ichihatasan Yakushiji Ichihatasan Yakushiji (Location: Fujikawa-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture) is a temple belonging to the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect. It is widely known for prayers such as warding off evil, vehicle blessings, and recovery from illness. The principal image is the "Ichihata Yakushi Ruriko Nyorai," which has been cherished by local people for a long time. The temple also maintains a "Nagoya Branch" in Haruoka, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, which is considered its place of origin.
As a temple that practices the teachings of the Medicine Buddha, it is actively involved in social contribution activities, such as supporting disaster-stricken areas and distributing local specialty products for community support. We will continue to strive for faith and contribution to the community, with the wish that "everyone can live in peace and happiness for the next thousand years."
**[Okazaki Main Hall]** Address: 12-44 Oujigairi, Fujikawa-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture Phone: 0564-48-7111
**[Nagoya Branch]** Address: 1-30-9 Haruoka, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Phone: 052-761-2105
Related URLs **Ichihatasan Yakushiji Official Website** https://ichihatasan.or.jp/
**Ichihatasan Yakushiji Online Branch** https://ichihatasan.or.jp/shop/
**Ichihatasan Yakushiji Official Instagram** https://www.instagram.com/ichihatasan_yakushiji/
**Ichihatasan Yakushiji Official Note** https://note.com/ichihatasan
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