Daikaku-ji Joraku-kai
A memorial service to express gratitude to Buddha
The Joraku-kai is a memorial service held on February 15 (old calendar; at Daikaku-ji, it falls on March 15) to commemorate the Buddha's passing and express gratitude for his virtues. It is also known as the Nirvana Festival. Let us reflect on the Buddha.
Map & Location
Former Saga Imperial Villa, Head Temple of Daikaku-ji
About a 20-minute walk from JR "Saga Arashiyama" Station, immediately after getting off at the city bus "Daikaku-ji"
Details about Daikaku-ji Joraku-kai
- Date & Time
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2026/3/15(Sun) 09:30～12:30
- Venue
- Former Saga Imperial Villa, Head Temple of Daikaku-ji
- Address
- 4 Saga Osawa-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
- Fee
- Admission fee: Main hall area - Adults 500 yen, Elementary/Middle/High school students 300 yen; Osawa Pond area - Adults 300 yen, Elementary/Middle/High school students 100 yen
- parking
- Paid parking available
- Access (Public)
- About a 20-minute walk from JR "Saga Arashiyama" Station, immediately after getting off at the city bus "Daikaku-ji"
- Contact
- 075-871-0071 （Daikaku-ji）
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