Urabon-e
盂蘭盆会
Experience the Urabon ceremony at Wakamatsu-ji Temple in Tendo, Yamagata, celebrating 1,300 years of devotion to Wakamatsu Kannon.
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Schedule
August 14, 2026 – August 16, 2026
山形県天童市にある鈴立山若松寺では、毎年8月に「盂蘭盆会（うらぼんえ）」が執り行われます。若松寺は、縁結びの観音様として知られる若松観音を祀る寺院であり、開山1300年という長い歴史を持つ信仰の場です。
Highlights
About Urabon-e
- 日本の伝統的な仏教儀式を体験する: 盂蘭盆会は、先祖を供養する大切な行事です。日本の精神文化を深く理解したい方におすすめです。
- 縁結びの文化に触れる: 若松寺は縁結びの観音様として有名です。参拝を通じて、特別なご縁を願うことができます。
- 文化財の観賞: 寺院には多数の文化財が奉納されており、歴史的な雰囲気を感じることができます。
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Thu
9/17
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Fri
9/18
23°/16°
22%
Sat
9/19
22°/19°
65%
Sun
9/20
25°/19°
43%
Mon
9/21
26°/20°
67%
Tue
9/22
24°/14°
35%
Wed
9/23
23°/13°
6%
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