Benzan Tian Festival and the Secret Buddha Twelve Tens Special Opening Book

Benzan Tian Festival and the Secret Buddha Twelve Tens Special Opening Book

Event Overview

It was built as a temple of Abe Kuradera Maro, one of the three Japanese monks, who was appointed as the Minister of the Left in the renovation of Daika. The main temple is the Kōkyōsaku of the Kamakura period, the largest Japanese monjushushri (7m high straddling a giant lion). It is known as the "Manju of the Wisdom" and gives wisdom to many students who work hard to study, and many students come to pray for success. Only during the period will the secret Buddha in the Kinkaku Ukiyodo be opened. 9 to 17 o'clock.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Abe Bunshuin
  • Address:   
  • 645 Abe, Sakurai, Nara
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Sakurai Station → bus 7 minutes, bus stop: Abe Bunshuin front, 1 minute walk; or Kintetsu Sakurai Station → 7 minutes bus, bus stop: Abe Bunshuin front, 1 minute walk
  • Car Access:   
13km 30 minutes from Katsuragi IC on Minami Hanna Road via National Route 165
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0744-43-0002 (Abe Bunshuin)
  • Parking Number:   
200 units/500 yen per time

Event Period

  • April 25, 2026 (Saturday) to May 6, 2026 (Wednesday, Holiday)

Price

700 yen (with amulet)

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

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