Amanohashidate Monjudo Boat Departure Festival 2025

At the illuminated Chion-ji Temple, a Monju-e ceremony will be held and a Manto-e ceremony will be held with dragon lanterns. A night cruise and Miyazu Bay fireworks will also be held at the same time.

Date and time: Thursday, July 24, 2020

[Business details]
1. Chion-ji Temple Illumination
– Illumination of the temple grounds from the approach to the main hall, etc.
2. Dragon Lanterns
– A Manto-e event where dragon lanterns are hung along the coast based on the legend of the subjugation of an evil dragon.
3. Lighting of Manto (Dragon Lanterns)
– Dragon lanterns are hung near Chion-ji Temple beach, and the Amanohashidate Canal is lit up underwater to create a Manto-e event.
4. Operation of Amanohashidate Night (Dragon Lantern) Cruise
– A guided dragon lantern cruise is operated in accordance with the origin of the boat being launched to welcome Manjusri Bodhisattva. You can also enjoy watching the fireworks.
5. Fireworks (Tento)
– 150 fireworks (Tento) are launched from the illuminated sands of Amanohashidate.
6. Manjusri Ceremony

[Time Schedule]
13:00 Unveiling of the hidden Buddha statue of Manjusri
17:00 Distribution of scattered flowers
19:00 Chionji Temple “Manjusri-e” Ceremony
20:00 Departure of the Dragon Lantern Cruise (fireworks viewing boat)
20:30 Miyazu Bay Fireworks (approx. 10 minutes)
*Chionji Temple is lit up until 21:00

Please come and join us at the Monjudo “Departure Festival”, which is held in a solemn atmosphere.