"Star Festival There are inner sanctuary ,Shougakuin at the Institute about 5km to the west ofShuzenji Conservatory - Shuzenji is located in the center of the spa town Shuzenji . Kobo Daishi in place which is the founder of Shuzenji that laden apprenticeship when he was young , this inner sanctuary resources around to the very back of the Yubune(bathtub)area is a peaceful rural area . Annual event of the winter solstice to pray for happiness of the New Year to pay the disaster of the year here " Star Festival" will be held . The perfect state of health and family security is come true and put a package of clothes to smoke sesame monks burn to invest and staple grains , incense , oils and the like , Each year hundreds of people will participate . Dates : December 22, 2013 (Sun) < winter solstice > Opening hours : 13:00 ~ Preliminary Date : ※ Homa prayer is accepted until the day of reservation Free entry fee ( goma prayer fee 2,000 yen)