| Konin-e Ceremony |
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| 　This ceremony is associated with the description of the book "Shokunihongi". Emperor Kammu, who was accompanied by civil and military officials, came from Kyoto to Nara to hold a Buddhist ceremony in this temple for the repose of Emperor Konin. After the Buddhist ceremony starting at 8:00 a.m., "Sasazake" is served. Sasazake, which is poured into a bamboo cup from a bamboo tube, is said to be efficacious against cancer. The ceremony is based on a story of the longevity that Emperor Konin, when he was called Prince Shirakabe, often cut down the purified bamboos in the precincts of Daian-ji Temple and warmed up Sake, which made him keep good health to be enthroned at the age of 62. |
Transportation
From JR Nara or Kintetsu Nara Station --- 7 min. by bus ---
--- "Daian-ji" bus stop --- 7 min. on foot.