Setsubun at Kishomojindo
February 3, 2026 ｜ 2026年2月3日
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Date / 日付
February 3, 2026
2026年2月3日
Location / 会場
Zoshigaya Kishomojindo
雑司ヶ谷鬼子母神堂
Price / 料金
Free
Time / 時間
14:30–15:30 (Prayer Service)
15:30–16:00 (Bean Throwing)
About This Event / イベントについて
Setsubun at Zoshigaya Kishomojindo has a unique twist: the temple enshrines Kishimojin, who is herself an oni (ogre) deity. Therefore, only "Fuku wa uchi" (luck in!) is chanted during the bean-throwing — the usual "Oni wa soto" (ogres out!) is omitted out of respect.
The prayer service (hoyo) begins at 14:30, followed by bean-throwing around 15:30. The event is free and offers a fascinating glimpse into the unique religious traditions of this historic temple. 15 minutes on foot from Ikebukuro Station.
Highlights / 見どころ
Schedule & Venues / スケジュール・会場
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
14:30
– 15:30
Prayer Service/ ご法要
Zoshigaya Kishimojindo(雑司ヶ谷鬼子母神堂)
15:30
– 16:00
Bean Throwing/ 豆まき
Zoshigaya Kishimojindo(雑司ヶ谷鬼子母神堂)
Tips / アドバイス
Only "Fuku wa uchi" is chanted — the "Oni wa soto" is omitted because Kishimojin is an oni deity.
「福は内」のみ。鬼子母神は鬼の神様なので「鬼は外」は言わない。
The prayer service starts at 14:30; bean-throwing at 15:30.
ご法要14:30～、豆まき15:30頃～。
Bring a small bag to collect the thrown beans — they're said to bring good luck.
豆を入れる小袋を。福を呼ぶとされている。
