Kōfuku-ji Monju-kai
A memorial service dedicated to the Monju Bodhisattva praying for academic success and more.
The origin of the Monju-kai is said to be the enshrinement of the Monju Bodhisattva, aimed at saving and teaching people, as well as praying for the upbringing of orphans. In Japan, it is considered to have started as a social welfare charitable act for the poor. At Kōfuku-ji, children dressed in splendid costumes parade along Sanjo Street, starting from Jochoji Temple in Kamisanjomachi, pulling a cart displaying the calligraphy (excerpted from the Vimalakirti Sutra) offered, heading toward Higashikando. After that, a solemn memorial service is held at Higashikando. For participation in the children's procession, please contact the main temple office.
Kōfuku-ji
About 15 minutes from Kizu IC on the Keimei Expressway and Hōrai Ramp on the Daini Hanshin Expressway. About 30 minutes from Tenri IC on the Meihan National Route.
About a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. About a 15-minute walk from JR Nara Station, or about 7 minutes by Nara Kōtsū bus.
- Date & Time
- 4/25(Fri)
- Note
- Held on the same day as usual. Departing from Jochoji Temple in Kamisanjomachi around 14:30, with a memorial service at Higashikando starting at 15:00.
- Venue
- Kōfuku-ji
- Address
- 48 Noborioji-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
- parking
- 46 regular cars and 12 buses - paid
- Access
- About 15 minutes from Kizu IC on the Keimei Expressway and Hōrai Ramp on the Daini Hanshin Expressway. About 30 minutes from Tenri IC on the Meihan National Route.
- Access (Public)
- About a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. About a 15-minute walk from JR Nara Station, or about 7 minutes by Nara Kōtsū bus.
- Contact
- 0742-22-7755 （Kōfuku-ji）
