Event information
Renge-e-shiki ceremony / Hokkeji Imperial Convent
Thursday, July 17, 2025 17:00-20:00 (free admission after 17:00) Passing through the "Chinowa" hoop from 17:00 Memorial service from 19:00
In commemoration of Empress Komyo offering kaya to pray for protection from epidemics, a ritual is held after the memorial service for the principal image, the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva Standing Statue, a National Treasure. During this ritual, attendees pass through a large thatched hoop to pray for good health. Lanterns are strung throughout the precincts, creating a magical atmosphere. Advance applications are required for the lantern prayer (2,000 yen each) and the lanterns (500 yen). For more information, please contact Hokkeji Temple.*The contents may change depending on the situation. For more information, please visit the official website of Hokkeji Temple.
Detailed information
| Address | NaraNara City882 Hokkeji-cho |
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| Access & Bus Stop | From JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station, take the bus to Saidaiji Station or the Air Self-Defense Force's main entrance. Get off at Hokkeji, then walk for 3 minutes.
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