Nigatsu-do
It is a Buddhist hall within the precinct of Todai-ji in Nara City and is designated as a national treasure of Japan. It is famous for the Shuni-e (water-drawing) Ceremony, known as a seasonal tradition held in early spring. Although it is now held in the third month of the solar calendar, it used to be an event held in the second month of the lunar calendar, which brought about the name Nigatsu-do, literally February Hall. The principal images are believed to be two eleven-faced Kannon statues, but they are absolute hidden statues and kept strictly out of public view.
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- Address
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Nara Pref. Narashi Zoushichou 406-1 in the Todaiji Temple
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- Area
- Nara Park Area
- Phone
- 0742225511
- Hours
- [Worship] All day is possible
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- [Worship fee] Free
- Parking Lot
- Not available
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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