Minamichita Town, Chita District, Aichi
Benten Chigo Children's Procession
Oct 25, 2026
VenueIwayaji Temple (Sohonzan of Owari Koyasan Shu)
ScheduleA chigo (children's) procession held October 25, 2026 at Iwayaji Temple, praying that Benzaiten's blessing reaches the children and that their studies and artistic pursuits improve. Boys dress in eboshi caps and girls in robes with hagoromo evoking Benzaiten, each carrying a ladle inspired by the temple's Benten legend; advance reservation via the temple website is required.