Shuni-e (Omizutori) at Todaiji Temple
Sehr vollKansaiNara, Nara
Datum
March 1-14
Region
Kansai
Über dieses Fest
Shuni-e is an annual ceremony held at Nigatsu-do Hall of Todaiji Temple in Nara from March 1 to 14. Each night a large torch is waved from the hall balcony in the Otaimatsu rite, and the Omizutori water-drawing rite takes place around 1:30 a.m. on March 13. Todaiji lists the ceremony as having been started at Nigatsu-do in 752.
Highlights
- ✓Otaimatsu torch rite nightly at 7:00 p.m. (7:30 p.m. on March 12, 6:30 p.m. on March 14)
- ✓March 12 is the busiest night, with the longest torch session
- ✓Omizutori water drawing around 1:30 a.m. on March 13
- ✓Free admission for individuals
Anreise
Bus about 7 minutes from JR or Kintetsu Nara Station to Daibutsu-den Kasuga Taisha-mae, then about 10 minutes on foot to Nigatsu-do Hall
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