Utazu Town: Special Nighttime Temple Experience Tour

About this event

This special experience tour allows participants to listen to talks on history and cultural properties from chief priests and cultural property specialists while enjoying shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) and sake in the serene atmosphere of temples at night. In addition to special public viewings of the usually non-public "Yakushi Nyorai Statue" and the nationally designated Important Cultural Property "Wooden Standing Statue of Sahasrabhuja (Thousand-Armed Kannon)", as well as a special opening of the prefecturally designated Important Cultural Property "Funayakata Teahouse", guests can also participate in a Goma fire ritual experience (activities vary by temple and are selectable). Deepen your understanding through detailed explanations by experts and spend an irreplaceable moment where the sacred atmosphere unique to temples harmonizes with spiritual richness. Each course is a small-group tour limited to 8 people, so solo travelers can join with peace of mind. Shojin ryori and sake are served for dinner.

Venue

Shotsu-ji Temple

2805 Sakashita, Utazu, Ayauta District, Kagawa 769-0226