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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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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

Sat

9/5

29°/20°

92%

Sun

9/6

27°/22°

78%

Mon

9/7

24°/22°

80%

Tue

9/8

30°/23°

66%

Wed

9/9

27°/21°

69%

Thu

9/10

27°/21°

64%

Fri

9/11

29°/21°

55%

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