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"This month's plans" offers you some ideas to visit and feel at peace during your stay as well as enjoy seasonal events in Kyoto. They are mostly in outdoor, including some mountains, so that you can enjoy a green and healthy stay and save money as well!

Nehan-e Event

Nehan-e Event

This is the commemoration of the Buddha’s death on February 14th. (the lunar calendar) Some Buddhism temples display the large scrolls, called “Nehan-zu” depicting the Buddha’s passing into Nirvana.

Shinnyo-do Temple (真如堂)
March 1st ~ 31st, 9:00-15:45
The brilliant colored and big scroll painted in the 18th century is on display. Japanese crackers are also served. ¥600
Take Kyoto City bus no.5 and get off at Shinnyodo-mae stop.

Tofuku-ji Temple (東福寺)
March 14th ~ 16th, 9:00-15:30
This temple’s scroll was painted by the famous Mincho in the Muromachi era. Sweet amazake is also served. Ryogin-an temple in the Tofuku-ji ground is open only during these 3 days. The unique and cool gardens of Ryogin-an designed by Shigemori Mirei are not to be missed. ¥500
10 min. walk from Tofukuji Station on JR line.

Seiryo-ji Temple (清涼寺)
March 15th, 10:00~
This temple is located in the Saga area, west part of Kyoto City. The famous Saga Kyogen is held at the temple’s ground. ¥400 (free of charge at night on this day).
10 mis. walk from JR Saga-arashiyama Station

Honpo-ji Temple (本法寺)
March 14th ~ Apr 15th
This temple’s scroll was painted by the famous painter, Hasegawa-Tohaku in the Muromachi era. This temple is located in front of the famous tea room organized by the biggest tea school in Japan, Urasenke family. ¥1000


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  • Every 15th
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  • 8:00-16:00
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