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Updated: February 1, 2024

Mt. Takao Light-Welcoming Festival 高尾山 迎光祭

2205 Takaomachi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
2024-1-1

Note: The 2024 installment of this event has already taken place.

As visitors welcome the first sunrise of the new year, they pray for health, safety and world peace. Geikosai, literally "the festival to welcome the light," was added to traditional ceremonies that have been held for many years at Takao-san Yakuo-in Temple.

The ceremonies start early in the morning—around 6:30—on New Year's Day, at Yakuo-in Temple. Priests chant sutras and pray for a year filled with safety.
Note: The event is often very crowded.

How to Get There

  • Takaosanguchi Station | 3 min on foot
    Keio Line

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Mt. Takao & Around

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Opening Hours

  • 6:30 until sunrise

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