Akaiwa-ji Temple: Special Public Exhibition Commemorating the 1,300th Anniversary of Its Founding

About this event

A "Special Public Exhibition" commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of its founding will be held at Akaiwa-ji Temple in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture. Normally closed to the public, the Kamakura-period seated statue of Aizen Myoo, a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property, as well as the restored principal seated statue of Amida Nyorai and seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai, will be on display. Furthermore, precious cultural properties exhibited to the public for the first time will be shown, including a Heian-period seated statue of Amida Nyorai, a standing statue of Monju Bosatsu, an iron monk's staff (shakujo), and an Asuka-period clay Buddhist figurine (deibutsu). Food trucks are also scheduled during the period, promising a lively atmosphere. Additionally, a commemorative grand memorial service will take place on November 15, and a special lecture titled "Buddhist Statues and Temple Treasures of Akaiwa-ji: Based on Latest Findings" will be held on November 23.

Venue

Akaiwa-ji Temple

4-4 Akaiwayama, Tame-cho, Toyohashi, Aichi 440-0021