Chofuku-ji Temple 1300th Anniversary Grand Festival: Special Unveiling of Principal Image Sho Kanzeon Bosatsu

About this event

A grand festival commemorating the 1300th anniversary of the founding will be held at Chofuku-ji Temple in Hongo, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture. On this special occasion, you can directly view the principal image, the sacred Sho Kanzeon Bosatsu, a hidden Buddha normally not open to public viewing. Marking the major milestone of 1300 years, this will be a rare and precious encounter. In conjunction with this unveiling, Chofuku-ji Temple has also scheduled various events from November 1 to November 21. On November 7, a Manto Kuyo (thousand-lantern memorial service) and the Mt. Asato light-up will take place, wrapping the area in a mystical atmosphere. On November 8, a Buddhist image tracing experience and special worship are conducted, allowing you to spend a quiet moment of prayer. Furthermore, on November 15, the Kannon Market will be held, letting you experience local vibrancy. As a special autumn event connecting you with prayer and history, many visitors are welcome. Individual special visits require no application or reservation, and anyone can easily come to pray. Why not take this opportunity to connect with the history of Chofuku-ji Temple and the mystery of Sho Kanzeon Bosatsu?

Venue

Chofuku-ji Temple

1389-1 Hongo, Kakegawa, Shizuoka 436-0111