Shichi-Go-San Special Prayer Service – Sunday, November 22, 2026

The Northern California Koyasan Temple will hold its annual Shichi-Go-San Ceremony and Children’s Special Blessing Service at the temple on:

Although Shi-Chi-Go-San is a Japanese festival celebrating the health and growth of children aged 3-5-7, all children between the ages of 3 and 8 are also welcomed to participate in this ceremony.

All children are invited to participate in either the Shichi-Go-San Ceremony or Children’s Special Blessing Service. Following the service, the Chitose Ame (thousand-year candy) which symbolizes long life and an omamori will be presented to each participating child.

The registration fee is $35.00 per child for members and $40.00 per child for nonmembers.

Please submit your order at 5 days before the service. The deadline is November 12, 2026

Two ways to register:

1. Traditional Method: Complete the Shichi-Go-San and Children’s Special Blessing Service Application Form and email to NC Koyasan Temple or mail them to
NC Koyasan/Shichigosan
1400 U St, Sacramento, CA 95757

Payment can be made by check or electronically by PayPal or Venmo on the temple’s website. Please refer to the application form for further details.

2. Online: You can also fill out the application form and pay completely online using the link below (or scan QR code at the bottom of the PDF/Paper form).

For information and further assistance, please contact Reverend Jishin at (916) 444-0111.

Thank you in advance for your participation and support of Koyasan Temple’s Shichi-Go-San and Children’s Special Blessing Service.