The first sunrise (Shintoyama Asago Sunzi Temple)

The first sunrise (Shintoyama Asago Sunzi Temple)

Event Overview

Japan's first Bisha-no-Tenno apparition to be opened by Prince Shotoku. It is also known for the world's best papier-mâché tiger placed at the entrance of the precinct. You can worship the first sunrise rising from the other side of the Nara basin from the stage of the main hall. * Because it is expected to be very crowded, you may not be able to reach the main hall. Image courtesy of Asago Sun Tzu Temple

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Shin-Takayama Asago Sun-ji Temple
  • Address:   
  • 2280-1 Shinkoyama, Heguni-cho, Ikoma-gun, Nara
  • Public Transportation:   
Kintetsu Nobutaka Yamashita Station → Nara Kotsu Bus 10 minutes for Nobukiyamamon, bus stop: Nobukiyama, 15 minutes on foot
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0745-72-2277 (Shintozan Asago Sun-ji Temple)
  • Parking Number:   
100 units/1 unit 1000 yen

Event Period

  • January 1, 2025 (Wednesday, celebration)

Price

Free

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events


Asago Sun Tzu Temple

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