Copying sutras at Myoho-ji Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the Senshu region
With a history of roughly 700 years, Myoho-ji Temple (also called Sakai Nijohan or Sakai Two-and-a-Half Avenues) is one of the oldest Buddhist temples still standing in the Senshu region. Why not get a taste of Japanese spiritual culture and try your hand at copying sutras here? Participants will spend their time calming the spirit by touring the temple, listening to the chief priest or his deputy, and copying sutras.
Photos
Visitors copying sutras at Myoho-ji (image)
Myoho-ji: a temple with 700 years of history running through its veins (image)
Myoho-ji's temple grounds are home to some items of historical significance (image)
Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 1 participant
- Maximum Capacity
- 6 participants
- Participation Restrictions
- This activity is suitable for people ages 12 and up.
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Myoho-ji Temple
4-1-3 Nakanocho Higashi, Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka - Open Period
- Year-round
- Closed Period
- At certain times of the year, such as the Obon and New Year holidays, we cannot accommodate visitors, as we will have other Buddhist events to tend to
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- From 9:00 a.m./From 10:00 a.m./From 11:00 a.m./From 1:00 p.m./From 3:00 p.m.
- Tour Schedule
- Meet up directly at the activity site by the desired start time > The chief priest or his deputy gives visitors background to Myoho-ji Temple > Take a tour around Myoho-ji Temple > Copy sutras. > After copying sutras, enjoy some tea with sweets.
- Required Time
- Around 1 hour
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Parking
- Available (The parking lot accommodates 5 standard-sized vehicles or 2 large buses)
- Notes
- After you make your request for a reservation, the tour will be finalized after the experience facility confirms that it can accept you. Then, the reservation is official.
- Related websites
- https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/tourism/detail/59
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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