Spring Higan-e and Nissokan Sunset Rite at Shitennoji
Mäßig vollKansaiOsaka, Osaka
Datum
Seven days centered on the spring equinox in March (2027 dates not yet announced)
Region
Kansai
Über dieses Fest
Shitennoji Temple in Osaka holds its spring Higan-e memorial services over seven days, including three days before and after the spring equinox, with ancestor rites in the halls of the grounds and street stalls. On the equinox day, the Nissokan rite takes place at Gokuraku-mon Gate, where worshippers face the sun setting beyond the stone torii of the West Gate.
Highlights
- ✓Seven-day Higan period with memorial services at the temple halls
- ✓Nissokan sunset rite on the equinox day, listed at 17:20 on the temple's schedule
- ✓Commemorative amulets handed out free at Amida-do Hall after the rite
- ✓Street stalls set up in the grounds during the period
Anreise
Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station (Tanimachi Line), about 5 minutes on foot
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