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Menuma Shodenzan Autumn Grand Fair Festival Memorial Service
A bustling annual autumn fair. In addition to the chanting of the Great Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (Dai-hannya Tendoku) and martial arts competitions, an impressive Saitodai Goma fire ritual and firewalking ceremony will be held, drawing many visitors to pray for protection against misfortune and the fulfillment of their wishes.
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- DateOctober 18–October 19 (usually)Check the official website for this year's dates
- Venue妻沼聖天山（歓喜院）Menuma Shodenzan
Upcoming events nearby
- Gyoda City Library Tamago StorytimeWed, Nov 11 · Gyoda · Library Story Roomabout 14.3 km
- Prefectural Citizens Day Film Screening: Night on the Galactic Railroad (Shadow Puppet Play)Fri, Nov 13 · Kumagaya · Kumagaya Prefectural Library, 1st Floor Viewing Roomabout 8.8 km
- Senior Citizens Hobby Works Exhibition at Greening CenterFri, Nov 13 – Mon, Nov 16 · Kumagaya · Greening Centerabout 9.1 km
Details
- Source
- 妻沼聖天山（歓喜院）
- Name at the source
- 秋季大縁日大祭法要
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Venue map
Around the venue
The venue, 妻沼聖天山（歓喜院）, is about 4.5 km in a straight line from 西小泉 Station. Nearby parks you can visit after the event: 妻沼運動公園 (about 1.6 km).
Nearest stations
- 西小泉 Station (東武小泉線)about 4.5 km
Nearby parks
- 妻沼運動公園Playgroundabout 1.6 km
Distances are straight-line from the venue. Park and facility pages show their sources and check dates.
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