Shusho-e / Yakushiji Temple
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- Photo : Courtesy of Yakushiji Temple
- Photo : Courtesy of Yakushiji Temple
Repenting the sins of the previous year and praying for good fortune in the new year
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At Yajushiji Temple, the Shusho-e New Year’s ceremony spans 14 days, beginning on January 1. During this ceremony, participants repent for sins from the previous year and offer prayers for national peace, bountiful harvests, and good fortune in the year ahead. The Kichijo Keka Hoyo, a mass of repentance, is solemnly performed for Kichijoten, the principal deity enshrined at the Temple. Additionally, a painting of Kichijoten from the Nara Period (710–794), recognized as a National Treasure, is revered as the Temple's primary treasure from January 1 to 3. Another painting of Kichijoten from the Heisei Period (1989-2019) is honored as the Temple’s principal treasure from January 4 to 15.
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General Information
- Event period
- January 1- 14
- Event venue
- Yakushiji Temple
- Address
- 457, Nshinokyo-cho, Nara City, Nara
- Access
- 18 minutes by bus from JR Nara and Kintetsu Nara Stations. Immediately in front of the "Yakushiji" bus stop. Immediately in front of the Kintetsu NishinoKyo Station.
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