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Daihannya-kyo Tendoku-kai Ceremony

Name: Daihannya-kyo Tendoku-kai Ceremony
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Daihannya Kyoten-do Ceremony (Kofuku-ji)

大般若経転読会

Experience a once-a-year special opening of Nan-endo to witness a powerful Buddhist ritual before the National Treasure, Fuku-kaso Kannon.

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Schedule

October 17, 2026 13:00 – October 17, 2026 17:00

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The Daihannya-kyo Tendoku-kai is an extremely rare event held at Kofukuji Temple in Nara, where the Nan-endo hall is specially opened to the public just once a year.

Highlights

Special OpeningNational TreasureBuddhist Ritual

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Venue

Daihannya Kyoten-do Ceremony (Kofuku-ji)

About Daihannya-kyo Tendoku-kai Ceremony

Sacred Experience: Visit the Nan-endo, a space once reserved only for high-ranking monks.
National Treasure Viewing: A rare opportunity to see the Fuku-kaso Kannon during the special opening.
Dynamic Ritual: Witness the visually stunning 'Tendoku' where sutras dance through the air.
Spiritual Connection: Connect with deep Buddhist traditions for peace and good fortune.

Weather forecast

Tue

10/20

26°/19°

98%

Wed

10/21

29°/17°

100%

Thu

10/22

22°/14°

75%

Fri

10/23

22°/12°

62%

Sat

10/24

21°/19°

90%

Sun

10/25

26°/19°

59%

Mon

10/26

27°/18°

71%

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