Culture
Ikkyu-ji Temple Ikkyu Zenzai Day
Japanese name:一休寺 一休善哉の日
📅 Sun, Jan 31, 2027
About this event
Zen Master Ikkyu was born on January 1, and it is said that when he was treated to red bean soup with mochi by the head priest of Daitoku-ji Temple, he remarked "Yoki kana kono shiru" (How wonderful this soup is), which led to the name "Zenzai." On this day, designated as "Ikkyu Zenzai Day," participants dedicate their pledge of words for the year. Through this event, attendees renew their personal goals for the year and gain encouragement to live throughout the year holding those words in their hearts. Afterward, a bowl of zenzai is served. First 1,000 people.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Shuonan (Ikkyu-ji Temple)
102 Maki Satonouchi, Kyotanabe, Kyoto 610-0341
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