Soothing

Soothing

Event Overview

The monk of "Dodoji Toji", who plays the central role of the New Year event, is a stick about 6m long called Shama with a bamboo attached to the tip, the "Osupuri no bow" is stroked three times up and down the phoenix door of the Ruritan, where the main temple is enshrined. Subsequently, the monks and staff members carry the buddha from the chancel and begin to soot together. * The main hall on December 28 is open to the public except in the early morning.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Zenko Temple
  • Address:   
  • 491, Nagano, Nagano, Nagano, Japan
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Nagano Station → Bus about 10 minutes, bus stop: Zenkoji Daimon, 5 minutes walk
  • Car Access:   
10km 40 minutes from Nagano IC on Joshinetsu Road via National Route 18
  • Phone Number:   
  • 026-234-3591 (Zenkoji Secretariat)
  • Parking Number:   
600 yen up to 400 units/2 hours, 200 yen every hour thereafter

Event Period

  • December 28, 2025 (Sunday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

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