Hasedera Temple 1300th Anniversary Commemorative De-kaicho Memorial Service Reserved Seat Ticket (Okayama, Ibaraki, Gunma)
- We will travel to various locations with a full-scale replica of the Great Painting Scroll of the principal image, the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva (a National Important Cultural Property), along with a meticulously crafted replica of the deity's feet, creating a special space for prayer just like the main hall.
- Join the monks in prayer and offer your devotions in a peaceful heart—this is a precious opportunity to touch the compassion of the Hase Kannon and form a sacred bond.
- This is an electronic ticket that allows for smooth entry via QR code.
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Purchase Notice
- All seats are reserved. (Seat numbers will be provided on-site on the day of the performance.)
- We cannot accommodate requests for specific seats.
- Please note that re-entry is not permitted.
- Pets are not allowed to enter.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your QR code on-site
Voucher Redemption Period
- The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Experience Location
Location Name: Aeon Mall Okayama, Okayama Mirai Hall
Address: 1-2-1 Shimoishii, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama 700-0907, JapanLocation Name: Tsukuba International Congress Center
Address: 2-20-3 Takezono, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 305-0032, JapanLocation Name: Shoken Gakuen Maebashi Hall
Address: 3-62-1 Minamicho, Maebashi-shi, Gunma 371-0805, Japan (Maebashi Civic Cultural Hall)Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
FAQs
1. What unique experiences does the Dekacho Hoyo special event offer?
The Dekacho Hoyo special event provides a rare opportunity to encounter Hase Kannon's profound compassion. Attendees can pray peacefully alongside monks in a sacred space designed to resemble the main hall of Yamato no Kuni Sohonzan Hase-dera Temple. This unique setting fosters a deep spiritual connection, bringing the temple's essence directly to various locations.
2. What is the historical background of Yamato no Kuni Sohonzan Hase-dera Temple, which inspired the 1300th Anniversary event?
Yamato no Kuni Sohonzan Hase-dera Temple, located in Nara, is the head temple of the Buzan school of Shingon Buddhism, overseeing over three thousand branch temples across Japan. Its founding 1300 years ago marked the beginning of a rich spiritual heritage, inspiring the Dekacho Hoyo event to celebrate this significant anniversary and share its teachings.
3. What is the typical flow of activities during the Dekacho Hoyo special ceremony?
Attendees of the Dekacho Hoyo special ceremony can typically expect to participate in prayers led by monks and engage in quiet contemplation. The event allows time to experience the sacred atmosphere surrounding the replicated Kannon image and sacred feet, fostering a deep spiritual connection. It is an opportunity for personal reflection and spiritual engagement.
4. What is the spiritual significance of Hase Kannon, central to the Dekacho Hoyo event?
Hase Kannon embodies profound compassion and a guiding spirit, deeply revered in Japanese Buddhism. This deity offers solace and spiritual connection to devotees. The Dekacho Hoyo event specifically aims to share Hase Kannon's blessings more broadly, allowing attendees to experience this compassionate presence and forge a precious spiritual bond.
5. What sacred objects and rituals are presented at the Dekacho Hoyo event?
During the Dekacho Hoyo event, a life-size replica scroll of the Eleven-faced Kannon, a National Important Cultural Property, is displayed, alongside meticulously crafted sacred feet. Attendees are invited to join monks in prayer, offering a peaceful and profound ritualistic experience within the specially created prayer space.
6. Why is the 1300th Anniversary of Yamato no Kuni Sohonzan Hase-dera Temple being celebrated with the Dekacho Hoyo event?
The Dekacho Hoyo event commemorates the 1300th anniversary of Yamato no Kuni Sohonzan Hase-dera Temple's founding. It is held with the profound intention of revitalizing and spreading the faith in Hase Kannon nationwide, sharing the temple's spiritual heritage and blessings with a wider audience beyond its main location.
7. What does the term "Dekacho Hoyo" mean in the context of this special event?
"Dekacho Hoyo" refers to a special Buddhist ceremony where sacred images or objects, typically housed in a main temple, are temporarily brought to other locations for public viewing and worship. For this event, it signifies Yamato no Kuni Sohonzan Hase-dera Temple sharing its treasured Kannon image and spiritual essence with people across various regions, outside of its Nara home.
8. What makes the prayer space at the Dekacho Hoyo special event unique?
The prayer space at the Dekacho Hoyo special event is uniquely designed to evoke the sacred atmosphere of Yamato no Kuni Sohonzan Hase-dera Temple's main hall, even though it travels to different locations. This meticulous recreation ensures attendees can experience a profound sense of reverence and spiritual immersion, as if they were present at the temple itself.
