Nyonin Koya Pink Ribbon Day Pagoda Light-up 2026

Dates & time: October 16, 2026 (Fri) - October 18, 2026 (Sun) 18:00–20:00 (light-up)
cost: Free (goma prayer sticks 300 yen each)
Venue & access: Jison-in Temple, Kudoyama Nearest station: Kudoyama on the Nankai Koya Line (walking time and parking are not listed officially)

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Why You Should Visit

For three evenings around Pink Ribbon Day, Jison-in Temple, part of the Japan Heritage story "Nyonin Koya", lights up its tahoto pagoda and grounds. The illumination runs October 16–18 from 18:00 to 20:00. In the grounds you can write a wish on a pink ribbon and tie it to a heart-shaped display, and on the middle night, October 17, there is a dedication concert of jazz spoken word and live music followed by a goma fire prayer led by the deputy head priest. The concert and prayer are free; goma prayer sticks are 300 yen each. A quiet way to see the temple after dark on an autumn evening in Kudoyama.

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What's on

Light-up of the tahoto pagoda and temple grounds (16th–18th)
Wish tying: write a wish on a pink ribbon and tie it to a heart-shaped display. After the event the deputy head priest prays over the wishes

*Inquiries: Kudoyama Town Board of Education, Social Education Section 0736-54-2019

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出典: 九度山町（日本遺産「女人高野」ピンクリボンデーイベント開催のお知らせ）

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FAQ

Is it free to attend?

The light-up, the concert and the goma prayer are all free. Goma prayer sticks are 300 yen each if you want one.

Are the concert and goma prayer held every night?

Only on Saturday, October 17. The light-up runs for three nights, October 16–18.