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PRINCESS ADACHI FESTIVAL Wish the pray December 18-19, 2024

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Princess Adachi Festival

“Princess Adachi Festival: A Celebration of Wishes” 

On December 18-19, 2024, the “Princess Adachi Festival” will take place in Kita-Senju, just a short distance from Asakusa and Ueno. This event, hosted by Rojicoya, an organization dedicated to promoting traditional Japanese culture, revives the 1,300-year-old legend of Princess Adachi, believed to bring happiness in the afterlife. It aims to share Japan’s rich cultural heritage with international visitors. 

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What kind of Festival?

What is the “Princess Adachi Festival”?

The “Princess Adachi Festival” will be held in Kitasenju on December 18 and 19, 2024! This festival celebrates the 1300th anniversary of the “足立姫Princess Adachi Legend,” which became widely popular during the Edo period, making it a special two days to fully enjoy Japanese culture. Set against the historic Jigenji Temple, there will be plenty of activities including lion dances, samurai experiences, traditional games, and workshops on traditional crafts. The Adachi Hime Parade, which marches through the shopping district, is a must-see! In the evening, after a koto performance and a dinner buffet, a new opera will be performed. With English subtitles, international guests can enjoy it together!

What is the concept of the festival?

The theme of the festival is ‘wish the pray,’ representing wishes and prayers. Princess Adachi is also known as the ‘Sakura Princess,’ symbolizing the mystical beauty of cherry blossoms that bloom in winter. Through experiences like embroidery and silver crafting, we hope visitors will imbue each step with their personal wishes, offering hope for the coming year and beyond. We aim for this festival to be a place where dreams can come true.

  
  

  

  
  

How do you enjoy it?

Schedule

Meeting place

Course Outline* Admission to the festival is free.

1.Lion-dance and shinobue-performance package Location: Jigenji Temple (1-2-9 Senju, Adachi-ku, Tokyo) Time: 12:00–13:00 (last registration at 11:30) Cost: ¥8,000 (prepayment is required)

2.Lion dance and guided Kita Senju walking-tour package Location: Jigenji Temple & Kita Senju area Time: 14:30–16:00 (last registration at 14:00) Cost: ¥8,000 (prepayment is required)

3.Dinner and Princess Adachi Opera package Location: Art Center of Tokyo (1-4-1 Senju, Adachi-ku, Tokyo) Time: 16:30–20:00 (last registration at 16:00) Cost: ¥25,000 (prepayment is required)

4.Complete package (includes all the above) Cost: ¥33,000 (prepayment is required)

Note: Those who purchase a package can also join the Japan Performing Arts and Gourmet Experience, held at Jigenji Temple from 12:30 until 17:15.

 

   

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Kitasenju Streetscape in which History and modernity come together

A town where Edo culture remains, with artisan culture and local culture nurtured by the unique topography surrounded by rivers.
With its public baths, retro Showa-era streets, old-fashioned shopping districts, and real life, this small city is one of the most fascinating hidden gems in the country.


Exclusive Temple Access:
Enjoy rare access to a historic temple marked with the Tokugawa family’s hollyhock crest, a place that’s usually closed to the public. The temple, with its gate that survived wartime fires,
offers a special glimpse into the past and the Tale of Princess Adachi.


  

STAGE(temple)

*Lion dancing, a traditional art form essential to Japanese festivals, is said to ward off evil
spirits and bring happiness. You’ll learn about the origins of the lion dance, including the
custom of having your head “bitten,” which is thought to bring good health and boost
academic success.
Enhance your luck with the lion dance and the Princess Adachi pilgrimage, a ritual that has been celebrated for centuries
   

Performance Stage

Shionbue experience

Immerse yourself in the musical artistry of the Shinobue, Japan’s traditional bamboo flute.
You’ll learn from a distinguished Shinobue artist, celebrating 100 years of musical
craftsmanship. The flutes, meticulously crafted from bamboo aged for 10 years, embody the
beauty of this musical tradition. After experiencing a live performance that showcases the
artist’s mastery, you’ll have the rare chance to play the flute yourself in a beautifully
decorated temple—an exclusive space rarely open to the public.

Princess Adachi Parade

Edo Guided Tour

Take a walking tour with detailed English explanations, using old maps to guide you through the area’s rich history and cultural significance from the Edo period, designed specifically for foreign visitors
  

  

Dining

A private dining room with a panoramic view of Tokyo, meals arranged with local ingredients. A buffet, so you don’t have to worry about cultural differences in food preferences. 
Enjoy your meal while listening to a live performance of the koto (Japanese stringed instrument) in the private dining room.


Opera  Princess Adachi

Details about the opera here

   
    

     
    

Enjoy more of Princess Adachi!

  

BOOTH Introduction

Local gourmet food, artisan workshops,

Japanese accessories for sale, Princess Adachi goods, and much more! Enjoy♪♪♪

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History of Princess Adachi

About princess ADACHI

Adachi Hime is a central figure in a legend told in Musashi Province’s Adachi District about 1,300 years ago. She met an unfortunate death due to a political marriage, and before mourning her, six temples were built in the area, each enshrining an image of Amitabha Buddha. Her tragic fate and its impact on the region are deeply ingrained in the history and culture of Adachi Ward.
    

About the Six Amitabha Pilgrimage

The “Six Amitabha Pilgrimage” originates from the act of mourning Adachi Hime, where Kobo Daishi (Kukai) carved six Amitabha Buddha statues from a single tree in one night, placing each in six temples built for this purpose. This pilgrimage became extremely popular during the mid-Edo period. Although it’s called the Six Amitabha, the pilgrimage typically includes visiting eight Amitabha statues, adding two more called “leftover” and “remaining.”
     

About the Five-Colored Sakura

The pilgrimage coincided with the cherry blossom season. The Five-Colored Sakura was cherished as “Arakawa Embankment’s Five-Colored Sakura” during the Meiji period and is beloved by many. However, due to increased traffic and visitors, the vitality of the cherry trees declined, and after World War II, they were cut down for firewood, temporarily disappearing. Later, to revive “Arakawa Embankment’s Five-Colored Sakura,” a 4.4km stretch of cherry trees was planted along the left bank of the Arakawa River, featuring Satosakura (village cherry trees).
     

Tokyo’s Kita Senju area has a rich and fascinating history—a history that is still strongly felt today. Once an important post town on the route between Edo (now Tokyo) and Nikko, this charming district is filled with historic temples, ancient shrines, and retro shopping streets. Although it retains a nostalgic Showa-period atmosphere, the area has all the modern conveniences of a thriving Tokyo neighborhood.

CONTACT

Host rojicoya: Email rojicoya@gmail.com

What is the organizer rojicoya?

Rojicoya is involved in activities to promote tourism in Tokyo and the Kitasenju area. Always offering Japanese cultural experiences for inbound visitors. Flower arrangement, calligraphy, Samurai experience, Shamisen, Koto experience, etc. Click here to make a reservation.


    

 

  
  

昨年は足立姫没後1,300年目でした。
来年、性翁寺は開創から1,300年の節目を迎えます。

【令和七年 性翁寺 寺暦】
(仏暦2568年、西暦2025年)
●性翁寺 開創から1,299年目
(神亀3年春(726年)、行基菩薩が足立姫菩提所として開創)
●性翁寺 開山から533年目
(明応元年(1492年・コロンブスのアメリカ大陸発見の年)、龍呑上人により一寺建立)
●足立姫 没後 1,301回忌
(神亀2年(725年)、足立之荘司宮城宰相の娘・足立姫が水死の難に遭う。江戸六阿弥陀伝説の主人公・足立姫墓所)
●行基菩薩 没後 1,277回忌
(本尊「木余り如来」(東京都指定文化財)は悲運の女性・足立姫を弔うため、行基菩薩が余りの木で彫ったと伝わる)
●阿出川対馬守貞次 没後 410回忌
(元和2年(1616年)、小田原北条氏家臣・阿出川対馬守貞次を中興開基大檀那として性翁寺再興。以降400年来、阿出川氏一族の菩提寺)
●浄土宗 開宗から 851年目
(承安5年春(1175年)、法然上人によって浄土宗が開かれてから850年の節目を迎える)
●法然上人 降誕から 893年目
(長承2年(1133年)、のちに浄土宗を開いた法然上人は美作国(今の岡山県)に武士の子として誕生した。幼名は勢至丸)
●釈尊 入滅から 2,568年目
(西暦紀元前543年、お釈迦様はインド北部・クシナガラにて80歳で亡くなられた。諸説あり)

#令和7年
#木余り #性翁寺 
#足立姫 #江戸六阿弥陀巡り
#浄土宗

昨年は足立姫没後1,300年目でした。
来年、性翁寺は開創から1,300年の節目を迎えます。

【令和七年 性翁寺 寺暦】
(仏暦2568年、西暦2025年)
●性翁寺 開創から1,299年目
(神亀3年春(726年)、行基菩薩が足立姫菩提所として開創)
●性翁寺 開山から533年目
(明応元年(1492年・コロンブスのアメリカ大陸発見の年)、龍呑上人により一寺建立)
●足立姫 没後 1,301回忌
(神亀2年(725年)、足立之荘司宮城宰相の娘・足立姫が水死の難に遭う。江戸六阿弥陀伝説の主人公・足立姫墓所)
●行基菩薩 没後 1,277回忌
(本尊「木余り如来」(東京都指定文化財)は悲運の女性・足立姫を弔うため、行基菩薩が余りの木で彫ったと伝わる)
●阿出川対馬守貞次 没後 410回忌
(元和2年(1616年)、小田原北条氏家臣・阿出川対馬守貞次を中興開基大檀那として性翁寺再興。以降400年来、阿出川氏一族の菩提寺)
●浄土宗 開宗から 851年目
(承安5年春(1175年)、法然上人によって浄土宗が開かれてから850年の節目を迎える)
●法然上人 降誕から 893年目
(長承2年(1133年)、のちに浄土宗を開いた法然上人は美作国(今の岡山県)に武士の子として誕生した。幼名は勢至丸)
●釈尊 入滅から 2,568年目
(西暦紀元前543年、お釈迦様はインド北部・クシナガラにて80歳で亡くなられた。諸説あり)

#令和7年
#木余り #性翁寺
#足立姫 #江戸六阿弥陀巡り
#浄土宗
...

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天下和順  日月清明  風雨以時
災厲不起  国豊民安  兵戈無用
崇徳興仁  務修礼譲
(祝聖文・無量寿経)

祝聖文(訳)
「仏さまの教えが広まった国では、天下は泰平であり、太陽も月も清らかに明るく照らし、風と雨は必要な時に起こり、災害や疫病は起こらず、国は豊かに富み民は安からに過ごし、軍隊や武器を用いる争いごとは無く、人びとは徳をあがめ仁を尊び、礼節と謙譲の道を守るようになる。」

【謹賀新年】
令和七年元日 木余り 性翁寺

#謹賀新年 #初詣
#令和7年
#木余り #性翁寺 
#足立姫 #江戸六阿弥陀巡り

天下和順 日月清明 風雨以時
災厲不起 国豊民安 兵戈無用
崇徳興仁 務修礼譲
(祝聖文・無量寿経)

祝聖文(訳)
「仏さまの教えが広まった国では、天下は泰平であり、太陽も月も清らかに明るく照らし、風と雨は必要な時に起こり、災害や疫病は起こらず、国は豊かに富み民は安からに過ごし、軍隊や武器を用いる争いごとは無く、人びとは徳をあがめ仁を尊び、礼節と謙譲の道を守るようになる。」

【謹賀新年】
令和七年元日 木余り 性翁寺

#謹賀新年 #初詣
#令和7年
#木余り #性翁寺
#足立姫 #江戸六阿弥陀巡り
...

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元旦の初詣は朝8時半より山門を開きます。
新年初祈願は午前10時よりお勤め致します。

令和七年元旦
木余り 性翁寺

#謹賀新年 #初詣
#令和7年
#木余り #性翁寺 
#足立姫 #江戸六阿弥陀巡り

元旦の初詣は朝8時半より山門を開きます。
新年初祈願は午前10時よりお勤め致します。

令和七年元旦
木余り 性翁寺

#謹賀新年 #初詣
#令和7年
#木余り #性翁寺
#足立姫 #江戸六阿弥陀巡り
...

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