Minobusan New Year Blessing Service (Shinnen Shukutoe)
Japanese name:身延山 新年祝祷会
📅 Fri, Jan 1, 2027 - Sun, Jan 3, 2027
About this event
The New Year Blessing Service (Shinnen Shukutoe) held at Minobusan Kuonji Temple is a traditional Buddhist service celebrating the opening of the new year. It is conducted in the Main Hall (Dai-Hondo), starting at 4:00 AM on January 1, and at 5:30 AM on January 2 and 3. At the beginning of the new year, you can offer solemn prayers at Minobusan and welcome the new year with a refreshed spirit. This service is part of the annual events listed on Minobusan Kuonji's official website and attracts many worshippers as an important ceremony heralding the beginning of the new year. In a solemn atmosphere, the chanting of monks resonates as prayers are made for sound health and family safety throughout the year. It offers an excellent opportunity to quietly make your New Year pledges in a sacred space unique to Minobusan.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Main Hall (Hondo)
3567 Minobu, Minobu-cho, Minamikoma-gun, Yamanashi 409-2524
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