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Ikegami Honmonji Temple

Oeshiki is an important Buddhist festival in honor of Saint Nichiren's death, who died at Ikegami Honmonji on October 13, 1282. Over 300,000 spectators join in the festivities, which take place annually from October 11 to 13. The procession of Mando on the evening of October 12 is the highlight of the celebration. Drums, flutes, and chants are heard in the background while around 3,000 people carry sacred lanterns known as mando through the crowds. Artificial cherry blossoms and lights adorn these lofty structures and they are carried along a two-kilometer route and up 96 stairs to the temple.

The Ikegami Honmonji Temple is located at 1-1-1 Ikegami in Tokyo. It is a 10-minute walk from Ikegami Station on the Tokyo Ikegami Line or an eight-minute walk from Nishi-magome Station on the Toei subway Asakusa.