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A Magical Evening Awaits at Senshoji Temple's Lantern Festival

On October 19, 2025, the beautiful Senshoji Temple in Yashio City, Saitama, will host a unique event known as the Lantern Festival. Organized by Eitai Co., Ltd., this enchanting occasion promises to turn the temple's main hall into a mesmerizing space filled with light and wishes. The festival will feature approximately 150 lanterns, each carrying the hopes and dreams of participants, creating a spectacular ambiance for all visitors.

Event Details

This yearly festival coincides with the traditional autumn Buddhist observance known as the “Ojyuuya Hōyō,” which honors ancestral spirits and prays for family safety and traffic security. During the Lantern Festival, attendees are invited to write their wishes on lanterns that will be displayed throughout the temple hall, resulting in a warm and inviting atmosphere filled with light and spirituality.

• - Date: October 19, 2025 (Sunday)
• - Time: 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
• - Location: Senshoji Temple, 870 Minamikawasaki, Yashio City, Saitama
• - Admission: Free, no prior registration needed

Activities and Attractions

The Lantern Festival will include a variety of engaging activities:

Lantern Making Workshop

A highlight of the festival is the free lantern-making workshop where anyone can join without a prior reservation. Kids will particularly enjoy this easy-to-do activity using paper bags, allowing them to express their creativity by drawing pictures and writing wishes on their lanterns. To make the occasion even more special, the first 50 participants will receive a complimentary set of fresh vegetables! Moreover, local kindergarten children will also participate in this magical event by contributing their handcrafted lanterns, filled with illustrated dreams and family wishes, which will adorn a section of the main hall and add a lovely touch to the festival ambiance.

Game Corner

For family fun, a free game corner will feature enjoyable games such as strikeouts and ring toss for children and adults alike. Participants will also receive toy prizes for their game participation while supplies last!

Food Trucks

Several popular food trucks will be on-site, offering delicious festival treats such as yakisoba (fried noodles), grilled squid, potato dishes, and even unique game meat options, ensuring there’s something for everyone to savor!

Special Limited Edition Goshuin

A special edition “kirie goshuin” (cut-out temple seal) will be available for purchase during the Lantern Festival. This exquisite shrine seal features intricate cut-out designs, though supplies are limited, making it a perfect memento of the day.

Media Inquiries

We welcome media representatives to cover this magical event! For those interested, please reach out to our public relations contact below:

• - Contact: PR Department
• - Tel: 03-6328-3532
• - Fax: 03-6328-3527
• - Email: [email protected]

About Senshoji Temple

Founded in 1600 during the Edo period, Senshoji Temple holds historical significance as a prominent Jodo sect temple in Japan, attracting visitors for its heritage and cultural treasures such as the designated tangible cultural properties, including the wooden statue of Aizen Myōō and Kannon Bosatsu. Located in Yashio City, this temple continues to be a place of spiritual comfort and community gathering.

Company Background

Eitai Co., Ltd. specializes in temple consulting since its establishment on October 7, 2004, providing services related to eternal memorials and tree burials. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market under the stock code 369A, Eitai is dedicated to offering support for local memorial services and welcoming partnerships with temples.

For more information about the company, visit our corporate site or service site.