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Takahata-Fudoson Kongoji Temple “Setsubun Festival

Every year on 3rd February, the Setsubun Festival is held at Hino City’s Takahata-Fudoson Kongoji Temple, one of Kanto’s Big Three Fudoson. It is an event representing Hino City and draws nearly 40,000 people. The Mamemaki is held a total of 5 times in the morning and evening. Numerous groups of splendid guests and men born in the current zodiac year will participate in the Mamemaki, and the festival will be crowded with sightseers ranging from children to adults. On the day, the shops on the grounds will be stocked with luck charms and the very popular Fukubukuro.