Kimiidera Shimai Kannon 2026｜12/18(Fri) Access & Fees

Dates & time: December 18, 2026 (Fri) 9:00〜
cost: Amazake is served free (while supplies last)
Venue & access: Kimiidera Temple, Wakayama City About 10 min walk from Kimiidera Station (JR Kisei Line / Kinokuni Line), or take a bus from JR Wakayama Station or Nankai Wakayamashi Station to "Kimiidera" and walk about 10 min

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Why You Should Visit

Shimai Kannon is the last Kannon fair day of the year, held every December 18 at Kimiidera Temple in Wakayama City. Members of the temple's Kannon devotees' association serve visitors free amazake (a sweet, warm rice drink) prepared with prayers for good fortune, protection from misfortune and good health in the coming year. Serving starts at 9:00 and ends when the planned quantity runs out. A fitting way to close the year with a temple visit.

What is Shimai Kannon?

Shimai Kannon ("closing Kannon") is the last fair day of the year for Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, held on December 18. At Kimiidera, members of the Kannon devotees' association prepare amazake with prayers for protection from misfortune, good fortune and health in the new year. Anyone visiting that day can receive a cup for free while supplies last.

NOTE

On the day

The last Kannon fair day of the year
Free amazake, made with prayers for good fortune and health in the new year, served by the Kannon devotees' association

*Amazake ends when the planned quantity runs out

*Inquiries: Kimiidera 073-444-1002

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FAQ

Is the amazake free?

Yes, it is free. Serving ends when the planned quantity runs out.

What time does it start?

It starts at 9:00 a.m.

Can I get there by train?

Yes. Kimiidera Station on the JR line is about a 10-minute walk away.