April 8th is the birthday of Siddhartha Gautama. Commonly known as the Buddha, he is the founder of Buddhism. Nara's Todaiji Temple, Kofukuji Temple and many more temples across Japan will be holding a ceremony to celebrate his birthday. In some temples you can take a part in the celebration by pouring sweet tea over a baby Buddha statue. (Why people are pouring sweet tea? - Join our tour and ask our guide!)
Todaiji Temple (The Great Buddha Hall)
・Ceremony: 8:00~ 9:00
・Pouring sweet tea: 8:00 ~ 15:00 *Times are approx. only.
Kofukuji Temple (Nanendo Hall)
・Sweet tea is served to visitors.
Todaiji Temple and Kofukuji Temple are part of our
daily tour destinations.
Sue
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NARAWALK guide
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