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Setsubun Matsuri at Soganji Temple

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Area: Omiya
Category: Events Activities > Seasonal Events

Soganji Temple (総願寺) is located Kazo, Saitama. It has unique Setsubun Matsuri which has the history over 380 years.

Visitors Info.
There is no parking. Visit there by train.

Access
0. at Omiya Station
1. use JR Tohoku Line to Kuki (20 min.)
2. use Tobu Isezaki Line to Kazo (11min.)

Access to Omiya Area

Omiya and Saitama city is the one of the biggest cities in Kanto Region. Many people who works at Tokyo live in this area. Saitama Arena in Omiya is one of the biggest stage which holds many music, K-1 and all kinds of entertainment show. Kawagoe which is located in the center of Saitama Prefecture has great Edo style view of Town. It is also called Kurazukuri.




Map around Setsubun Matsuri at Soganji Temple

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Detailed Travel Guide for Setsubun Matsuri at Soganji Temple

Soganji Temple was built in 1616. It has very unique Setsubun Festival in February 3. Their style is called "Chasing Oni, Japanese Ogre, Style. "This chasing "Oni" style has been performed over 350 years. There are three Oni. Akaoni carried a torch. Aooni has a sword. Kurooni has a blend. When you get soy beans, get good luck for the year.
Soganji Temple is one of the three major Fudo Temple.
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