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Ayawata Night Nenbutsu and Bon Dance

Ayawata Night Nenbutsu and Bon Dance
Asuke Tourism Association

Bon dance, an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset of the country

Ayawata Town, Toyota City (former Asuke Town), Heikatsuji Temple grounds

8/10(Sun)

8/15(Fri)

The nighttime nenbutsu is a Bon event where participants visit homes with new Buddhist altars to comfort the spirits by offering prayers and performing hand dances as entertainment. Once widely practiced in the Mikawa mountainous region extending to Ena City in Gifu Prefecture (Yamaoka, Kushihara, Kamiyahagiri), it was observed in 14 areas (17 villages) including Kazusawa Town and Kiriyama Town in the Asuke region, but only this Ayawata village continues the tradition. The serene Bon dance performed in harmony with the recitation of nenbutsu and the traditional songs is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. ■Remarks A solemn traditional event. Please refrain from using camera flashes.

Map & Location

Ayawata Town, Toyota City (former Asuke Town), Heikatsuji Temple grounds

About 40 minutes from Nagoya Seito Road, Nagakute IC

About 50 minutes by car from Meitetsu Umebayashi Station

Details about Ayawata Night Nenbutsu and Bon Dance

Date & Time
8/10(Sun) 8/15(Fri)
Note
The event is held on August 10th and August 15th for two days.
Venue
Ayawata Town, Toyota City (former Asuke Town), Heikatsuji Temple grounds
Address
Aichi Prefecture, Toyota City, Ayawata Town
parking
Reserve a free viewing bus in advance.
Access
About 40 minutes from Nagoya Seito Road, Nagakute IC
Access (Public)
About 50 minutes by car from Meitetsu Umebayashi Station
Contact
0565-32-6561 (Toyota City Cultural Properties Division)

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