The Night Senninichi Mairi: A Special Pilgrimage Where Visiting This Day Grants the Merit of One Thousand Days

About this spot

The Senninichi Mairi held at Kii Miiji Temple on August 9-10 each year is a special event where visiting grants the same spiritual merit as one thousand days of regular pilgrimage. In 2026, the Dragon Palace and Sea Princess procession ritual begins at 8 PM, with fortune stick tossing scheduled for 8:30 PM. The 231 stone steps you climbed during the day are illuminated by lanterns at night, revealing a completely different, fantastical appearance. The bustling temple grounds, crowded with pilgrims, represent one of Wakayama's iconic summer night scenes.

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Tips

At night, the stone steps can be hard to see, so bring a flashlight or use your smartphone's light. As crowds are expected, hold children's hands to avoid getting separated. If you plan to participate in fortune stick tossing, bring small coins.

Best time to visit

From 8 PM onwards. The period from 8 PM to around 8:30 PM, when the Dragon Palace procession and fortune stick tossing take place, is the most lively.

Access & map

Wakayama Prefecture, Wakayama City, Kii Miiji Temple