Winter Deer Gathering ‘Shikayose’／Tobihino

If you will wake up early in the morning in summer time upon ...

Celebrating the birthday of Gautama Buddha: Bussho-e／Todai-ji Temple

On the anniversary of the birth of Gautama Buddha, a ceremony...

A repentance ceremony that has continued for more than 1260 years: Shuni-e／Todai-ji Temple

Performance of this traditional ceremony in the Nigatsu-do Ha...

Praising the virtues of Emperor Shomu in the anniversary of his death: Shomu-Tenno-Sai／Todai-ji Temple

The driving force behind the construction of Nara’s Great Bud...

Magnificent Shinto ritual performing arts and Jidai Gyoretsu (procession of people in historical costumes): Kasuga Wakamiya Onmatsuri

The Kasuga Wakamiya Onmatsuri is a regular festival of the Wa...

Viewing the face of the Great Buddha from the Sankarado window: Hatsumode

For Hatsumode (first visit of the year to the temple) at Toda...