Commemorating the 1300th Anniversary of
the Founding of Hasedera
Temple,
the Head Temple in
Yamato Province
Kannon Coming from
Hasedera Temple in Yamato Province
In this special exhibition outside its temple home, Kannon (Skt. Avalokiteśvara) from Hasedera Temple will travel to various locations, offering people the opportunity to form a spiritual connection with the Kannon.
Beloved as a temple of flowers since the time of Manyōshū, Japan’s oldest poetry collection, Hasedera
Temple is the head temple of the Buzan School of the Shingon Sect in the former Yamato Province, which
is represented by a total of approximately 3,000 branch temples throughout Japan.
To commemorate the 1300th anniversary of the temple’s founding, occurring in 2026, we will hold a
special Buddhist service for the special exhibition outside its temple home with the hope of reviving
and spreading the Hase Kannon faith throughout Japan.
Information on the Special Exhibition Outside Its Temple Home
Traveling to various locations with a replica of the large hanging scroll depicting the life-size image
of the Eleven-Headed Kannon (Skt. Ekādaśamukha Avalokiteśvara), which is the principal icon of Hasedera
Temple and designated as an important cultural property of Japan, together with a fine replica of the
Kannon’s feet, we will create a special prayer space reminiscent of the Main Hall.
Put your hands together in quiet prayer with the Buddhist priests.
This is a precious opportunity to experience the compassion of Hase Kannon and form a valuable,
spiritual connection.
2026,
Saturday, October 31
- 1 Start: 1:30 p.m. (Doors open: 12:30 p.m.)
- 2 Start: 4:30 p.m. (Doors open: 3:30 p.m.)
*The same service will be held on both occasions.
Price: 5,000 yen (tax included)
Presenting this ticket grants you free admission to Nara Hasedera Temple.
〒700-0907
1-2-1 Shimoishii, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama 700-0907 MAP
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Approx. 5 minutes on foot from JR Okayama Station
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Just steps from the Aeon Mall Okayama-mae / Minamoto Kitchoan Honsha-mae bus stop
Ticket Sales Period
September 1 to October 31, 2026
*Sale ends when sold out
2026,
Wednesday, November 25
- Start: 2:00 p.m. (Doors open: 1:00 p.m.)
Price: 5,000 yen (tax included)
〒305-0032
2-20-3 Takezono, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 305-0032 MAP
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Get off at Tsukuba Express Tsukuba Station, from where it’s about a 10-minute walk.
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Take the bus from the Tsukuba Center bus stop No. 4 and get off at the Tsukuba International
Congress Center bus stop.
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Approx. 15 minutes from the Sakura-Tsuchiura Interchange on the Joban Expressway
Ticket Sales Period
September 1 to November 25, 2026
*Sale ends when sold out
2027,
Friday, February 26,
- Start: 2:00 p.m. (Doors open: 1:00 p.m.)
Price: 5,000 yen (tax included) *Assigned seating only
〒371-0805
3-62-1 Minami-cho, Maebashi-shi, Gunma 371-0805 MAP
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Approx. 8 minutes on foot from the south exit of JR Maebashi Station
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Just steps from the Shimin Bunkakaikan Minami bus stop (or get off at the Minamimachi 4 chome bus
stop, from where it’s about a five-minute walk.)
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Approx. 20 minutes from the Maebashi Interchange on the Kan-Etsu Expressway (approx. 25 minutes from
the Takasaki Interchange)
Ticket Sales Period
December 1, 2026 to February 26, 2027
*Sale ends when sold out
Limited Edition Commemorating the 1,300th Anniversary of the Temple’s Founding
A calligraphy by Chief Abbot Kaijun Kawamata, a set of five designed petal-shaped sange cards, and a plastic folder commemorating the founding of the temple will be presented as gifts.
Available for Viewing at Each Venue
Display of a head with a loudly laughing countenance
A head with a loudly laughing countenance, one of the small heads on top of the head of the principal icon, which is located directly behind the principal icon and is usually not visible from the front.
A display of the Kannon’s feet
[Life size]
Buy tickets for the special exhibition outside its temple home here.
Large Hanging Scroll Depicting the Image of the Eleven-Headed Kannon, the Principal Icon of Hasedera Temple Ticket Sales Office for the Special Exhibition Outside Its Temple Home (within the Planning Department of Nara Shimbun)
Weekdays: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)