My Tokyo Guide
See something interesting? Click on the heart button in the article to add a page from this site to My Favorites.
Main content starts here.
Updated: February 1, 2024
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.
Outlying Area
Mt. Takao & Around
Please check the official event website for the latest updates on opening dates and times, prices, and other information.