[Nara/Oji Temple] Traditional event “Daruma Ceremony” will be held!

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A temple located in Oji Town, Nara Prefecture. Daruma-dera is a temple associated with Prince Shotoku, and we will be holding a traditional festival called "Daruma-e Shiki" that has been going on since 1899! Let me introduce you to the contents!

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WEST NARA Wide Area Tourism Promotion Council

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Daruma Ceremony

A traditional event that has been held since 1889 at Daruma-dera, a temple associated with Prince Shotoku. There is a ``Daihannya Sutra Memorial Service'' performed by many monks, and a ``Chigo Parade'' where children parade around wearing make-up and cute costumes. In addition, there will be ``Tonton Paper Sumo,'' a paper reproduction of the traditional Japanese sport of sumo, and a mock shop with delicious gourmet food. Please come and join us for this festival that everyone from children to adults can enjoy.

Date/time

Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:00-16:00

place

Darumaji Temple (2-1-40 Honmachi, Oji-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara Prefecture)

Content

10:00-16:00

・Tonton Paper Sumo ・Food/Drink shop ・Daruma market (daruma sales) ・Special “Daruma Exhibition” in the main hall

11:00-11:20

・Children's zazen session (first 50 people, free, adults can also participate)

14:00-14:30

・Great Prajnamaya Sutra Memorial Service

14:30-15:00

・Chigo procession (Children wearing bright costumes parade around the shrine grounds)

Admission fee

free

Related Sites

Oji Town Tourism Association Homepage

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WEST NARA Wide Area Tourism Promotion Council

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