Busshō-e / Todaiji Temple
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- Photo : Courtesy of Todaiji Temple
- Photo : Courtesy of Todaiji Temple
Celebrating the birthday of Gautama Buddha
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On the anniversary of the birth of Gautama Buddha, a ceremony called Busshō-e is held at Todaiji Temple to celebrate his birth. A small mido hall decorated with flowers is erected in front of the Daibutsu-den (Great Buddha Hall); a statue of baby Buddha is enshrined in the mido, and a Buddhist mass is conducted. Visitors until 14:00 may bathe the statue with sweet tea, cups of which are also distributed for everyone to enjoy.
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General Information
- Event period
- Wednesday, April 8, 2026
- Event venue
- Todaiji Temple
- Address
- 406-1 Zoshichou, Nara City, Nara
- Access
- 7 minutes on the city loop bus from JR Nara and Kintetsu Nara Stations. 5 minute walk from "Daibutsu-den Kasugataisha-mae" bus stop.
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