On October 15th 743AD, Emperor Shōmu issued an imperial decree for the construction of the Great Buddha. Commemorating Emperor Shōmu’s vow to create the Great Buddha, a Buddhist service is held, and a Tea ceremony is then offered to Vairocana Buddha by the grand master of the Omotesenke. Details are as follows:
Buddhist service & Tea ceremony
Date & time: From 10:00 on October 15th
Place: Great Buddha Hall
※Please note that during the Buddhist service and tea ceremony, you cannot worship in front of the Great Buddha.
Place: Great Buddha Hall
※Please note that during the Buddhist service and tea ceremony, you cannot worship in front of the Great Buddha.
Offering Noh Performance
(Noh is a traditional form of theatre where some actors wear masks)
Date & time: From 13:30 on October 15th
Place: Kagami-ike Pond (In case of rain, it is performed at Kinshō Hall)
