🥒 Cucumber Blessing Ritual for Health and Well-Being： July 25–26, 2026

A summer tradition held at 七宝瀧寺, a historic mountain temple in 犬鳴山 associated with Kobo Daishi Kukai.

Visitors offer a cucumber as a symbolic way to transfer illness and misfortune while praying for good health and safety during the summer season. The ritual is believed to have a history of more than 1,200 years.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of 犬鳴山, this event offers an opportunity to experience a unique aspect of Japanese culture and seasonal traditions. It is also a meaningful experience for travelers staying in the area before or after their journey.

💡 Cultural Note
Goma is a traditional Buddhist fire ritual performed to pray for health, protection, and good fortune.

🥒 Event Information
📅 Date & Time：
July 25, 2026 (Sat)　23:00–01:00
July 26, 2026 (Sun)　8:00–15:00

📝 Registration　：　Applications are accepted at the main hall of 七宝瀧寺.

📍 Venue：七宝瀧寺：　8 Ogi, Izumisano City, Osaka 598-0023
📞 Contact：+81-72-459-7101

💴 Prayer Fees
Wooden Tablet：　¥3,000 / ¥5,000 / ¥10,000
Paper Talisman：¥1,000 / ¥2,000

🕘 Temple Hours：　8:00–16:30
Open year-round

🚕 Taxi Access
• From Izumisano Station: approx. 40 min
• From Hineno Station: approx. 30 min

🌙 Late-Night Taxi Service
Shibayama Taxi Osaka
Reservation required at least 12 hours in advance.
TEL: +81-72-479-9999

🏨 Nearby Accommodation
🔗 み奈美亭 (Inunakisan Onsen)
🔗 Cafe Terrace Kū