While Aizendo Shoman-in is famous for the “Aizen Festival,” it actually hosts a wide range of spiritual ceremonies and prayer events throughout the year. In addition to prayers for matchmaking, the temple offers extensive Buddhist rituals focused on purification of body and mind as well as the warding off of misfortune, attracting many returning visitors.
🔹Aizen Festival
7.1 More than just the Aizen Festival! Annual Event Calendar
Below is a list of the major annual events held at Aizendo.
🔹 Annual Event Schedule (Highlights)
| month | Event name | Content |
| January | Hatsu Goma-ku (First Fire Ritual of the Year) | A memorial service held to pray for good fortune and protection against misfortune in the new year. It draws a large number of worshippers. |
| February | Setsubun Prayer for Warding Off Misfortune | A Goma fire ritual to ward off misfortune is held alongside the bean-throwing ceremony. |
| June | Aizen Festival | One of Osaka’s three major festivals, renowned for prayers regarding love and matchmaking. Details were previously provided in Chapter 5. |
| The 28th of every month | Monthly Goma Fire Ritual | A purification ritual that burns away worldly desires—popular among those interested in spirituality. |
| Irregularly Scheduled | Special Prayer Services | We accept requests for purpose-specific prayers, such as for romantic success, passing exams, or a safe delivery. Advance reservation is required. |
※ Please check Aizendo’s official website, bulletin board, or social media for the latest information on events and their schedules.
7.2 When can I request prayers for love or special rituals?
Aizen-do Shoman-in accepts requests for “special prayers” for those seeking romantic connections or the fulfillment of their love lives.
🔹 Types of Special Prayers
・Prayers for matchmaking (finding love or a good partner)
・Prayers for reconciliation (reuniting hearts that have drifted apart)
・Prayers for a fruitful relationship (progressing from a meeting to marriage)
・Other services include prayers for warding off evil, good fortune, safe childbirth, and academic success.
🔹 How to Request Special Prayers
・Generally by advance reservation (via phone or the official website).
・Apply by specifying your preferred date, time, and the nature of your prayer.
・The ritual takes approximately 30 minutes to one hour; a sacred talisman (ofuda) or special amulet is presented to you.
※ It is said that requesting prayers during the Aizen Festival or the monthly festival can yield even more powerful spiritual benefits.
7.3 A Must-See for Spiritual Enthusiasts: The Monthly Goma Fire Ritual
The monthly Goma fire ritual held on the 28th of every month at Aizen-do has captivated the hearts of many spiritual enthusiasts.
🔹 What is the Goma Fire Ritual?
“Goma” is a traditional Esoteric Buddhist ritual in which prayers are offered amidst a burning fire. At Aizen-do, Goma-gi (prayer sticks) are burned to incinerate worldly desires while offering prayers to the temple’s principal deity, Aizen Myoo.・Purify body and mind with the power of fire, dispel negative energy, and see your wishes come true.
・Receive special blessings (such as good fortune, protection from misfortune, finding a romantic partner, business prosperity, etc.).
・Write your prayer on a Gomagi (sacred prayer stick) and offer it at the reception desk on the day of the event.
🔹 Participation Details & Schedule
・Held on the 28th of every month, starting around 10:00 AM (subject to change).
・No reservation required; open to everyone.
・If you submit your prayer request at the temple reception desk at least 15 minutes before the start, your name will be read aloud during the ceremony.
🔹 Recommended for:
・Those seeking a spiritual experience.
・Those looking for powerful purification.
・Those wishing for a major turning point at a milestone in their lives.
There are testimonials from people who met their romantic partners after visiting on the day of the Goma ritual, making this highly recommended for anyone wishing to experience the spiritual power of Aizen-do.