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...

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...

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

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

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...

Winter Deer Gathering ‘Shikayose’／Tobihino

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