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[March 12th, 2027 Only!] Sacred “Omizutori” Ceremony – Welcoming Spring at Todai-ji Temple – [Limited to 8 guests per car]
Tour Features
In the early hours of March 13, the ancient ritual known as"Omizutori" takes place at Nigatsu-do Hall, part of Nara’s
historic Todai-ji Temple.
This ceremony marks the arrival of spring and has been
performed uninterrupted for over 1,300 years.
The broader ritual is called "Shunie", and the most well-known
part is the "Otaimatsu", where giant torches shower sparks over
the temple balcony in a dramatic display.
This fiery spectacle is often featured in media and draws large
crowds.
However, this tour invites you to witness a lesser-known but
deeply spiritual moment — the "Omizutori" procession.
Shunie is formally known as the "Jūichimen Keka Hōyō" — a
repentance ceremony in which eleven monks, known as
"Rengyōshū", offer prayers to the Eleven-Faced Kannon
Bodhisattva, seeking forgiveness for human misdeeds and
blessings for all.
Around 1:30 AM, monks descend the stone steps toward the
sacred Wakasai Well, accompanied by torchlight and traditional
court music (gagaku).
The well is housed within a building that only designated officials
may enter; its interior remains unseen, and the ritual is
performed in darkness.
The monks make three solemn trips between the well and
Nigatsu-do, carrying the sacred water (kōsui) to be offered at the
altar.
Join us to experience this profound tradition firsthand — a
moment of reflection, reverence, and renewal.
Tour Schedule
22:30 Meet at AN KYOTO Japanese Culture Experience
↓ - Departure orientation -
23:00 Depart from AN KYOTO Japanese Culture Experience
↓ = Private Vehicle =
↓ ・・Walk・・
↓ [Watch the "Omizutori" Torch Procession at Nigatsu-do Hall, Todai-ji Temple]
↓ ・・Walk・・
↓ = Private Vehicle =
05:30 Drop-off point in KYOTO city
↓ - Departure orientation -
23:00 Depart from AN KYOTO Japanese Culture Experience
↓ = Private Vehicle =
↓ ・・Walk・・
↓ [Watch the "Omizutori" Torch Procession at Nigatsu-do Hall, Todai-ji Temple]
↓ ・・Walk・・
↓ = Private Vehicle =
05:30 Drop-off point in KYOTO city
Tour Details
| Departure Date | 2027.3.12(Fri) |
|---|---|
| Departure Time |
22:30 (reception starts 22:00) |
| Duration | 7-Hours |
| Language |
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| Meals | Night Meal 1 |
| Meeting Place |
AN KYOTO Japanese Culture Experience |
| Minimum operation participants | From 6 Person |
| Tour Conductor/Guide | No Tour Conductor / Guide Accompanied |
| Price |
23,190 JPY 〇 Includes: transportation fee, guide fee, light meal, insurance fee, consumption tax |
| What to bring/Clothes | warm layered clothes, comfortable shoes for walking, gloves, flashlights, etc. |
| Notes |
・Designated drop-off Locations are as follows:
Joyo Station, Uji Station, Kyoto Station, AN KYOTO (near Karasuma-Gojo) *If you prefer a different location, please feel free to contact us. ・The tour departs rain or shine. ・Please note that this tour does not include access to the inner hall of Nigatsu-do or viewing of the Dattan ritual. |
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