Renge-e-shiki ceremony / Hokkeji Imperial Convent
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Passing through a large straw hoop to pray for protection against disease.
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In commemoration of Empress Komyo offering kaya to pray for protection from epidemics, a ritual is held after the memorial service for the principal image, the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva Standing Statue, a National Treasure. During this ritual, attendees pass through a large thatched hoop to pray for good health.
Lanterns are strung throughout the precincts, creating a magical atmosphere. Advance applications are required for the lantern prayer (2,000 yen each) and the lanterns (500 yen). For more information, please contact Hokkeji Temple.
*The contents may change depending on the situation. For more information, please visit the official website of Hokkeji Temple.
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General Information
- Event period
- Thursday, July 17, 2025
17:00-20:00 (free admission after 17:00)
Passing through the "Chinowa" hoop from 17:00
Memorial service from 19:00 - Event venue
- Hokkeji Imperial Convent
- Address
- 882 Hokkeji-cho, Nara City, Nara, 630-8001
- Access
- From JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station, take the bus to Saidaiji Station or the Air Self-Defense Force's main entrance. Get off at Hokkeji, then walk for 3 minutes.
From Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station, take the bus toward the west exit of JR Nara Station, disembark at Hokkeji, and walk for 3 minutes.
From Kintetsu Shin-Omiya Station, head northwest for about 20 minutes. - Website
