About the event
Oeshiki commemorates the death of Nichiren. The illuminated mando towers carry paper blossoms, while matoi standards and drums lead the procession towards Honmonji. Religious services run across three days, but the lantern procession takes place on the middle evening. Expect crowded streets and follow stewards around the temple, where the main hall is undergoing renovation.
Plan your visit
- Hours & closure days
- 11–13 October: religious services at varying times. Mando procession: 12 October approximately 18:00–23:00. Memorial service: 13 October from 07:00.
- Admission
- The temple does not list an admission ticket for public procession viewing. Food and other purchases are separate.
- Tickets & booking
- No public-viewing reservation is listed. Group worship and religious services have separate arrangements; consult the temple.
Location & access
Ikegami Honmonji and the Ikegami procession route
池上本門寺
1-1-1 Ikegami, Ota, Tokyo
Getting here
Use the official procession and traffic map around Ikegami Station. Roads are restricted; visitors are asked not to arrive by bicycle.