Application for Gomaki

  • May 24th(Sat) and 25th(Sun), 2025

    Minemichi Hiroba at Sai-to of Mt. Hiei,

    in front of the statue of Dengyo Daishi

Send your prayers for world peace and heartfelt wishesto Hieizan Enryakuji.

We now accept online applications for Gomaki,allowing you to send your prayers even from afar. Your Gomaki will be included in the ritual and prayed for by the monks of Enryakuji.

Feel free to share a message expressing your heartfelt prayers. We will deliver your prayers to the Kaihou Gyosha(Ascetic Practitioners) at Enryakuji.

How to Apply for the Great Goma of Mt. Hiei

Application

Please apply for Gomaki using the form below.

  • Please write your prayer. Each Gomaki can hold one prayer.
  • Please share a message expressing the meaning behind your prayer.

After filling out the required information, please review your application, register your details, and complete the online payment.
Application Deadline: May 9th , 2025

Payment method

Payment is by credit card.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Diners Club, Discover.

How to Participate in Ritual

The ritual will take place at the Great Goma of Mt. Hiei on May 24th(Sat) and 25th(Sun), 2025

OnlineThe ritual will be streamed on YouTube.

At Mt. HieiThose who apply for Gomaki will receive a shuttle bus voucher.

Souvenir

After the ritual, an online commemorative amulet will be sent to you.

Application forthe Great Goma of Mt. Hiei

Please select one wish on each gomaki.
Please enter your name and your age in the year 2025

Your Prayer

1,000

yen

Please select Japanese Prayers

Please enter your name.

Please enter your age.

Samples of Japanese Prayers

The four-character idioms used for prayers each carry a specific meaning.
You are also free to enter your own words.