For the people of Kyoto, the December tradition is the daikon radish “Daikotaki”.
There is a theory, but it comes from the fact that Shaka did not lose the temptation of the devil during his training and gained enlightenment before the dawn of December 8.
It is said that radish-fired radish does not cause a middle wind (infectious disease such as a cold), and it has become an annual event as a so-called “amulet”.
Colds and flu, which can now be treated with medicine, used to be life-threatening illnesses. Since radish has the effect of helping the gastrointestinal function, disease prevention was also considered to be a talisman.
Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, some temples have been canceled this year, so please check the cancellation information as well.
Temple to be held
無病息災・除災招福 大根炊き 蛸薬師堂
[Disease-free breathing and disaster relief blessing, radish cooking, Takoyakushido]
The Takoyakushido is located in the downtown area of Kyoto, “Shinkyogoku-Dori”. Not only physical but also the mental illness can be recovered immediately, and there are many benefits such as giving birth to children and increasing fortune. To thank for the safety of the year and pray for the happiness of the next year, we will cleanse ourselves with radish cooked.
event date:
December 31, 2020 (Thursday) 10: 00-
Street address:
503, Higashigawa-Cho, Shin-Takoyakushi, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-8046
Price:
Shino
[Health breath disaster, radish-fired Hoju-Ji Temple]
On Sunday near January 15th, a radish cooker will be served with a prayer to Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo of Hoju-Ji Temple is revered as a substitute for protection from all kinds of disasters. There will also be a special opening of the statue of Emperor Go-Shirakawa. The normally closed door will be opened only on this day.
event date:
Scheduled for Sunday, January 17, 2021, 9:00 to 16:00
Street address:
655 around Sanjusangendomawa, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0941, Kyoto Prefecture
Price:
1,000 yen per bowl with 1 Goma tree
[Hatsuuma radish burning Sanzen-in]
Organically cultivated daikon radish in the field of Ohara is supported by Fudo Goma, and cooked in a cauldron is served for entertainment (free of charge). This “Sanzen-in Hatsuuma radish burning” is a special prayer for the blessing and benefits of the golden Fudo Myo, so if you want to have a good year, check it out.
event date:
From Thursday, February 11, 2021, to Sunday, February 14, 2021, from 9:00 to 16:30
Street address:
540 Ohararaikoincho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 601-1242
Price:
Burning radish is free. Admission fee (700 yen)
Temple announcing cancellation
[Daihoonji of Senbon Shakado]
Speaking of radish burning, Senbon Shakado is famous. It started in the Kamakura period when a Zen priest wrote a talisman on the cut edge of radish to protect him from evil. Even now, after praying for the daikon radish with the written word, it is cut and cooked. * In 2020, only the memorial service was held, and radish burning was canceled.
[Narutaki radish burning Ryotokuji)]
The villagers treated the Shinran saints who visited the area with salty radish, and they were very pleased. The saint made a brush by bundling the ears of Japanese pampas grass and thanked him for leaving the name of the cross of “Returning to the end of life. * In 2020, only the memorial service was held, and radish burning was canceled.
[Jizo and radish fired at Suzumushi Temple (Suzumushi Temple)]
Suzumushi Temple, which is famous for its happiness Jizo, which wears waraji and grants only one wish, holds daikon burning around the last Jizo Bodhisattva Festival (December 24th) every year. In the hope of gratitude to Jizo and the next year’s disease-free illness, the “Nano Jizo” memorial service will be held, along with a memorial service for the thousand paper cranes and sandals dedicated by worshipers. * In 2020, only the memorial service was held, and radish burning was canceled.
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