Enmei-ji Temple Annual Market (Daruma Market)延命寺歳の市（だるま市）
Towards the end of the year, the annual Daruma Market at Enmei-ji Temple unfolds. It's a captivating scene where the stalls are adorned with daruma dolls in various sizes and styles. These daruma dolls have been cherished as symbols of good fortune since ancient times. Amidst the bustling market filled with visitors eager to acquire them, a distinctive ritual known as "soul-insertion" accompanies each purchase. This ritual involves striking flint, creating sparks that are seldom seen elsewhere. This event, deeply rooted in local tradition for many years, serves as a year-end tradition, offering prayers for a more prosperous year ahead.
Venue
- At the Enmei-ji Temple
Address
2160 Matsudasoryo, Matsuda, Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa 258-0003
Getting There
- 7 minutes walk from Matsuda Station (松田駅)
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