Shomyo Buddhist Chanting Performance
Japanese name:声明（しょうみょう）公演
📅 Sat, Nov 21, 2026
About this event
A performance of Shomyo, traditional Buddhist music, will be held in Kihoku Town, Ehime Prefecture. This is a precious opportunity to experience the solemn and resonant Shomyo performed by monks of the Tendai Sect Shikoku Parish. A Buddhist memorial service called Taizokai Mandaraku will also be conducted. Admission is free, and no advance registration is required. In the event of rain, it will be held at the History Exchange Hall. The meeting place is in front of the Narayama Tomyo-ji History Exchange Hall at 13:30, after which transportation to the venue (Nyoi Ken-in Ruins) will be provided by microbus or other vehicles. Visitors can encounter the world of ancient Buddhist music.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Narayama Tomyo-ji History Exchange Hall
1093 Nakanokawa, Kihoku-cho, Kitauwa-gun, Ehime 798-1356
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