Buddha dance at Matsuoji Temple

Buddha dance at Matsuoji Temple

Event Overview

A dancer who dresses as each Nyorai of Dainichi, Shakya, and Amitabha wearing a golden Buddha face on the stage of the main hall, repeats the tasteful and loose dance to the sound of a flute or a drum, which is an important intangible folk cultural property of the country.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Matsuoji Temple
  • Address:   
  • 532 Matsuo, Maizuru-shi, Kyoto
  • Public Transportation:   
JR East Maizuru Station → 20 minutes by car
  • Car Access:   
7km 15 minutes from Maizuru Wakasa Road via National Route 27 from Maizuru East IC
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0773-62-2900 (Matsuoji Temple/* 8 ~ 17)
  • Parking Number:   
80 units/400 yen

Event Period

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances

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