Japanese title: 柴又帝釈天 元旦四方拝祈祷会 2027

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A prayer ceremony for the new year held on Jan 1. Usual gate hours are 5:00–20:00; special hours for Jan 1, 2027 have not been announced.

Date

Jan 1 (Fri)

Time

Hours: please check with the organizer

Price

See the official page for prices

Venue

Shibamata Taishakuten (Daikyoji)

Nearest station

Shibamata Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

About this event

Shibamata Taishakuten begins each year with its New Year's Day Shihohai prayer service. Shihohai was originally a rite in which the Emperor, early on New Year's morning, bowed to the four directions and prayed for the peace of the nation and its people; temples and shrines sometimes adopt the form at the start of the year. At the center is the carved wooden image of Taishakuten said to have been made by Nichiren himself, and anyone may go up into the Taishakudo hall.

Highlights

• A New Year prayer to the four directions for peace
• Request prayers before the wooden image said to be carved by Nichiren
• Ten carved panels of Lotus Sutra stories around the Taishakudo hall
• Afterward, kusa dango on the approach, a taste dating back to Edo pilgrims
• New Year donors receive a sutra blessing from the head priest

Good for

Those who want to witness a quiet New Year prayer, and anyone combining hatsumode with an old shitamachi temple street

Good to know

• Times for New Year's Day 2027 have not been announced. Normal hours: gates 5:00-20:00, Taishakudo 5:00-17:00
• Prayers, memorial services and goshuin are handled inside the Taishakudo hall
• New Year's Day is busy, so allow extra time
• Check the temple's annual events and news pages for updates

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Distance from major stations

From Shibamata

0.2 km, about 4 min on foot

From Keisei-Takasago

1.3 km, about 22 min on foot

From Kanamachi

1.4 km, about 23 min on foot

From Keisei-Koiwa

2.2 km, about 15 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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FAQ

What is Shibamata Taishakuten New Year's Day Prayer Ceremony 2027?

Shibamata Taishakuten begins each year with its New Year's Day Shihohai prayer service. Shihohai was originally a rite in which the Emperor, early on New Year's morning, bowed to the four directions and prayed for the peace of the nation and its people; temples and shrines sometimes adopt the form at the start of the year. At the center is the carved wooden image of Taishakuten said to have been made by Nichiren himself, and anyone may go up into the Taishakudo hall.

When is Shibamata Taishakuten New Year's Day Prayer Ceremony 2027?

Jan 1 (Fri)

What are the opening hours of Shibamata Taishakuten New Year's Day Prayer Ceremony 2027?

Hours: please check with the organizer Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Shibamata Taishakuten New Year's Day Prayer Ceremony 2027 cost?

See the official page for prices

Where is Shibamata Taishakuten New Year's Day Prayer Ceremony 2027 and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Shibamata Taishakuten (Daikyoji). The nearest station is Shibamata Sta..

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Checked against the official page on November 15, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.