Motsu-ji Temple Hatsukayasai Festival
The final day of this week-long Buddhist observance at a UNESCO World Heritage temple features torchlit processions and prayers for good fortune.
14–20 Jan 2027Exact date not confirmed yetHiraizumi · IwateUNESCO World Heritage Sites
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