Ikegami Honmonji temple is the main temple of Nichiren Buddhism. It was established by priest Nichiren. He passed away at this place on October 13, 1282. Since then, October 13 becomes the most important date for Nichiren Buddhism. Oeshiki is held at this date.

All the followers of Nichiren Buddhism temples celebrate this date, and because Ikegami Honmonji is where Priest Nichiren died, it is the most important and largest Oeshiki in Japan.

About 2km long from Ikegami Station to Ikegami Honmonji, many temples with Mando, Sweeping Sakura Lantern Tower, march to the temple.

-Mando, the Sweeping Sakura Lantern Tower-
When Priest Nichiren passed away, the Sweeping Sakura at the temple that is called Oeshiki bloom beautifully. After that, people take this story and becomes the symbol of Oeshiki festival.