Calligraphy, Matcha Tea and Mokugyo (wooden fish-shaped drum) Prayer Experience at Kichidenji Temple of Ikaruga in the Ancient Capital of Nara
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Experience traditional Japanese calligraphy and enjoy matcha tea at Yoshida Temple, founded by Eshin Sozu — the Father of Japanese Pure Land Buddhism. You can also experience striking the mokugyo and other implements during chanting.
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Practice your calligraphy on rough paper before inscribing an uchiwa fan with a single character for you to take home. *The brush will be a full-sized brush pen.
Yoshida Temple was founded by Eshin Sozu — the Father of Japanese Pure Land Buddhism. The Gohonzon is the largest seated Amitabha statue in Nara (an important cultural treasure).
Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 2 participants
- Maximum Capacity
- 12 participants
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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JR Horyuji Station, Minamiguchi, at the bottom of the escalators
9-1 Okidome, Ikaruga, Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture 636-0123 - Closed Period
- Yoshida Temple will not respond on Wednesdays or during the New Year's holiday
- Required Time
- Roughly 1.5 hours
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Universal accessibility
- Not available
- Parking
- Yes
- Notes
- Enjoy sweets and matcha. You do not make matcha during this activity.
- Related websites
- http://kichidenji.com/
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
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