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[Held once every 60 years] Experience the dance drama that has been performed since the Heian period! "Dance of the Buddha of the Garden"
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"Dance of the Buddha of Hanazono" is a classical Buddhist performing art handed down in the Hanazono area of Katsuragi Town, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The Dance of the Buddha is a masked drama based on the story of "Women's Enlightenment" (women can also attain enlightenment and become Buddhas) pr...
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Niutsumihime-jinjya Shrine, a registered World Heritage Site, is said to have lent Mount Koya to Kobo Daishi Kukai, and has a deep connection to Mount Koya, with various historical sites remaining in the surrounding area. The area also has a rich natural environment, with plum, cherry, and peach blossoms blooming beautifully in spring, fireflies in June, fireworks in summer, and shining rice ears in autumn. In addition to Niutsumihime Shrine, you can enjoy the autumn and yellow leaves at choiishimichi and Mitanizaka, which are also registered World Heritage Sites. In late autumn, the Shigo area is popular for the production of kushigaki, a lucky charm used during the New Year, and persimmon-colored noren curtains line the eaves of farmhouses. From autumn to winter, festivals and dances are held in various places to celebrate the harvest and pray for a good harvest. Fruit cultivation is thriving, and a variety of fruits such as strawberries, peaches, grapes, and persimmons can be enjoyed all year round. Fruit picking is also popular. Fresh vegetables and fruits are sold at four roadside stations and produce shops in the town. Come and try the "Kawakami zake" made in the upper reaches of the Kinokawa River, "Kaki no Ha Sushi" made by wrapping sushi in persimmon leaves, and "Anpogaki" made by drying seedless persimmons using a unique method.
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Table of Contents
- What is the Dance of the Buddha in the Garden?
- A dance that occurs once every 60 years
- Venue and Directions from Kasada Station
- How to enjoy the Buddha's Dance
- Event details
What is the Dance of the Buddha in the Garden?
"Dance of the Buddha of Hanazono" is a classical Buddhist performing art handed down at Henjoji Temple in the Hanazono district of Katsuragi Town, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.
A dance that occurs once every 60 years
The Hanazono Buddha Dance is only offered in leap years in the tenth month of the Japanese lunar calendar.
However, since 1964, it has occasionally been performed by the Hanazono Society for the Preservation of Classical Performing Arts.
(The last time was in 2004, 20 years ago.)
This time, the event is scheduled to be held on November 17, 2024 from 2:00 pm.
Venue and Directions from Kasada Station
The venue for the Buddha Dance is Henshoji Temple in the Hanazono district. After getting off at JR Kasada Station, take the community bus bound for Hanazono at 12:00.
Get off in front of the Former Hanazono Health Center. (There is no stop.)
The journey takes about an hour and costs 200 yen.
How to enjoy the Buddha's Dance
The Buddha Dance is a masked drama based on the Lotus Sutra's teaching that women can attain enlightenment and become Buddhas.
The story goes that Manjusri Bodhisattva travels to the Dragon Palace in order to turn the dragon girl who lives there into a Buddha, and through repeated dialogue with the Dragon King and his five demon children, he finally allows the dragon girl to attain nirvana.
All the performers wear masks and perform dances of the Dragon King, Dragon Lady, and Demon.
Event details
・Date: November 17, 2024
・Event time: 14:00-15:00
Location: Henshoji Temple (1567 Yanase Hanazono, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture)
Nearest station: Approximately 1 hour by community bus bound for Hanazono from JR Kasada Station, then 10 minutes on foot after getting off the bus
・Official website: https://www.katsuragi-kanko.jp
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Katsuragi Town, Wakayama Prefecture
Wakayama
Niutsumihime-jinjya Shrine, a registered World Heritage Site, is said to have lent Mount Koya to Kobo Daishi Kukai, and has a deep connection to Mount Koya, with various historical sites remaining in the surrounding area. The area also has a rich natural environment, with plum, cherry, and peach blossoms blooming beautifully in spring, fireflies in June, fireworks in summer, and shining rice ears in autumn. In addition to Niutsumihime Shrine, you can enjoy the autumn and yellow leaves at choiishimichi and Mitanizaka, which are also registered World Heritage Sites. In late autumn, the Shigo area is popular for the production of kushigaki, a lucky charm used during the New Year, and persimmon-colored noren curtains line the eaves of farmhouses. From autumn to winter, festivals and dances are held in various places to celebrate the harvest and pray for a good harvest. Fruit cultivation is thriving, and a variety of fruits such as strawberries, peaches, grapes, and persimmons can be enjoyed all year round. Fruit picking is also popular. Fresh vegetables and fruits are sold at four roadside stations and produce shops in the town. Come and try the "Kawakami zake" made in the upper reaches of the Kinokawa River, "Kaki no Ha Sushi" made by wrapping sushi in persimmon leaves, and "Anpogaki" made by drying seedless persimmons using a unique method.
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