Commemorative visits to graves on Obon are provided by private jumbo taxis | Multiple cemeteries visited in one day with elderly relatives

"This year's Shinto festival is the perfect time for everyone in the family to visit the gravesite, even if you have elderly relatives who are feeling weak from illness." However, when you start planning, the journey from the station to the cemetery, and the need to visit two gravesites before having a meal together all become a bit overwhelming. With a private jumbo taxi for Shinto festival grave-sweeping services, you can eliminate many of the hassles and waiting times associated with the trip. In this article, we have compiled common problems, reasons why they can be solved with one vehicle, guidelines for the number of people and the cost, and the Shinto festival schedule and how to get there for spring 2027.

The "common sense" that occurs during spring Ashura when visiting the graves of elderly relatives

The two Shinto holidays in a year are a seasonal event that many families visit their graves at regardless of their religious affiliation. Usually, relatives who live apart gather to pray with their grandparents and parents—it’s a very important day, so you don’t want to tire yourself out from the hassle of the move. First, let’s list the common problems that caregivers and executors often hear from them.

A temple or cemetery that is far from the station; it’s convenient for transfers and walking.

There are not a few suburban cemeteries and ancestral temples that are located in places where you have to take a bus from the nearest station and then walk up a hill. For parents with canes or small children, the “distance from the station” is the biggest burden. By taking the train instead and going up and down the stairs and waiting for the bus to arrive at the right time, you can easily get exhausted before you even get there.

There are two cemeteries, then we had a get-together. It was very difficult to pick up the taxi again.

It’s not uncommon for a day of multiple stops—returning to the main family grave and the branch family grave at different cemeteries, having a gathering with relatives after the visit—to include trips to the taxi service several times. Every time you call the taxi service, there are usually no available taxis in the suburbs, leaving the family split up into two groups. Getting in and out with flowers, incense, offerings, and other items is also a bit of a hassle.

"I want you to wait" is difficult to ask for in ride-sharing apps and vending machines.

During the reading of the Torah and cleaning up before the gravesite, or during a gathering, "I would like you to wait a little." This kind of waiting is something that is difficult to incorporate into ride-sharing apps or taxi stands. When you get off, you often end up having to start all over again on the way back.

With that inconvenience, a private charter jumbo taxi can solve the problem completely with just one vehicle.

The charter jumbo taxi (Toyota HiAce Wide Super Long/up to 9 passengers) is a transportation method that takes you from the front door to the grave site, the gathering place, and back home in the same vehicle every step of the way. Let’s replace the previous problems one by one with solutions.

Trains and rental cars are not to be blamed. A train is sufficient for short distances, and if you have a family that is accustomed to driving, renting a car is also an option. However,I visited several cemeteries far from home, and in one day I even had a meal with my elderly relatives.With that many transfers to make, driving on unfamiliar roads and dealing with the fatigue of splitting up and sharing a ride all at once. “For this one day only, it might be easier to have everyone ride in one car and leave it to someone else.” It’s in situations like these that chartering becomes most effective.

I was chosen for such a day.

Pricing and guide for the number of people, and the concept of "sharing the bill"

A Jumbo Taxi is a per-car rental fee. The price does not change even if the number of passengers increases, soThe burden per person will be reduced to the point where more people can gather.There are no additional fees based on the vehicle type, nor are there any early morning or late-night surcharge fees. The table below is only a guide to help you think about it; the exact amount will vary depending on the destination, the number of stops, and the length of the wait time.

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Onomichi refers to the three days before and after the Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox, which are counted as the Chuni days (the middle days). Cemetery visits are not limited to the Spring Equinox; you can visit at any time during the Onomichi period.

The date of the Spring Obon festival in 2027

The Spring Equinox in 2027 will be on Sunday, March 21st. The Spring Equinox is as follows: It is busiest on the middle days and the days before and after, and it is relatively relaxed right after the Spring Equinox.

Examples of daily routines (from Tokyo 23 wards and Saitama)

For example, you might leave your home in the morning, visit the first cemetery for prayers and cleaning, then move to the second one in the afternoon to perform the ritual at the grave site, and then head to the gathering place—this is a standard setup. Since cars are waiting for you during your stay at each location, you can adjust the pace of your prayers to your family’s physical condition. Since parking is likely to be crowded on Sunday during Spring Festival, it’s reassuring to plan to complete the first location early in the morning.

Reservation Flow

1. Contact:From the web form, please provide the date, number of people, your home or cemetery address, the order you would like to attend, and whether you would like to have a meal.
2. Plan and Estimate:Based on the route waiting time, we will suggest a suggested price for the vehicle (up to 9 people) and fees.
3. Booking Confirmed:Once you are satisfied with the content, it is final. Since Spring Festival is a busy time, early consultation is recommended for peace of mind.
4. Boarding on the day:We pick you up at the front door, and we will take you to the cemetery, the banquet venue, and back home in one vehicle.

summary

Spring Ashura is a day filled with the journey from the station to a cemetery that is far from the city center, the need to visit multiple locations, waiting in line, and caring for elderly relatives. With a private jumbo taxi, you can travel from the front door to the grave site and the gathering place in the same car with 4 to 9 people. By eliminating the burden of transportation, you can focus on the time spent together in the car itself. That is the greatest value of renting a private taxi.

Funeral and memorial services and other services involving the transportation of the deceased to the cemetery areAdult-sized funeral transportation by private charter jumbo taxiIt will also be useful for other forms of transportation.Transportation for large groups by jumbo taxi (Comprehensive information on different purposes)Please also see.