Koyama-go Rokusai Nenbutsu
Rokusai originally refers to the six days of abstinence each month: the 8th, 14th, 15th, 23rd, 29th, and 30th.
These were considered ominous days when evil spirits would take human lives, and the practice began by chanting Buddhist invocations and hymns on these days.
Gradually, it evolved into a highly entertaining dance that incorporated many performing arts elements, such as dancing nenbutsu, kabuki, and lion dances, rather than just chanting.
In Koyama-go Rokusai Nenbutsu, you can see a comical monkey performance by a person.
Another highlight is the dynamic lion dance, where the performer jumps down from a platform in one go.
Held annually on August 22nd from 8:00 PM at Jozen-ji Temple.
It is said that there is a possibility the start time will change to 7:00 PM or 7:30 PM starting in 2026.
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