Calligraphy, Matcha Tea and Mokugyo (wooden fish-shaped drum) Prayer Experience at Kichidenji Temple of Ikaruga in the Ancient Capital of Nara

Calligraphy, Matcha Tea and Mokugyo (wooden fish-shaped drum) Prayer Experience at Kichidenji Temple of Ikaruga in the Ancient Capital of Nara

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.

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).

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
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/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@user-py2bx5qz4b

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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