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Toshodai-ji Temple Bonmoe Festival โ€” Fan Distribution Ceremony โ€” event in Nara

Toshodai-ji Bonmoe FestivalBuddhist Temple Ceremony in Nara 2026

Bonmoe is a traditional Buddhist memorial service honoring the death anniversary of a revered priest. At Toshodai-ji Temple, this ceremony features sacred court music and dance performances. After the ritual, heart-shaped fans believed to ward off illness and evil spirits are distributed to attendees by lottery.

Event Information

When

May 19, 2026

Where

Toshodai-ji Temple

ใ€’630-8032ใ€€ๅฅˆ่‰ฏ็œŒๅฅˆ่‰ฏๅธ‚ไบ”ๆก็”บ13-46

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