SPRING EVENTS
Hozanji Temple Hannyakutsusaitogomaku.
3000 images of the Buddha, a thousand each to represent past, present and future and praise his name. This Buddhist ceremony concentrates on praying to the Buddha for relief and forgiveness of sins accumulated over the past year.
Date |
2nd Sunday of March, annually
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Location |
Hozanji Temple (10:00 ~ 12:00) |
Tel. |
0743-73-2006 (Hozanji Temple) |
Access |
Take the cable car from Kintetsu Ikoma Staion and get off at Hozanji Temple Station. |
SEASON EVENTS
Hozanji Temple Large Homa Ceremony.
The Large Homa Ceremony is a training ceremony involving the burning of 8000 cedar sticks before an idol to pray for National peace, security and bountiful harvests.
Date |
April 1st, annually
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Location |
Hozanji Temple |
Tel. |
0743-73-2006 (Hozanji Temple) |
Access |
Take the cable car from Kintetsu Ikoma Staion and get off at Hozanji Temple Station. |
Hozanji Temple Great Perfection of Wisdom Ceremony.
The continual reading of The Great Perfection Of Wisdom Sutra for 10 days straight.
Date |
May 1st to 10th, annually
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Location |
Hozanji Temple |
Tel. |
0743-73-2006 (Hozanji Temple) |
Access |
Take the cable car from Kintetsu Ikoma Staion and get off at Hozanji Temple Station. |