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Daikakuji Earth Blessing Ceremony

Name: Daikakuji Earth Blessing Ceremony
Start: 2026-02-15T10:00:00+09:00
End: 2026-02-15T12:00:00+09:00
Location: Old Saga Palace, Daikakuji Temple

Blessing the earth

Old Saga Palace, Daikakuji Temple

2026/2/15(Sun) 10:00～12:00

In the supreme ceremony of Shingon Buddhism (Esoteric Buddhism), it is said in the 'Kongōsattva Sutra' that 'by blessing the earth with the Light of Truth mantra and sprinkling it on graves and memorial tablets, the deceased will immediately attain paradise.' Additionally, if one carries the blessed earth as an amulet, they can protect themselves from misfortunes.

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Map & Location

Old Saga Palace, Daikakuji Temple

About a 20-minute walk from JR 'Saga Arashiyama' Station, immediately get off at the city bus 'Daikakuji'

Details about Daikakuji Earth Blessing Ceremony

Date & Time: 2026/2/15(Sun) 10:00～12:00
Venue: Old Saga Palace, Daikakuji Temple
Address: Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Ukyo Ward, Saga Daizawacho 4
Fee: Entrance fee: Main hall area: Adults 500 yen, Junior high and high school students 300 yen, Daida Pond area: Adults 300 yen, Junior high and high school students 100 yen
parking: Paid parking
Access (Public): About a 20-minute walk from JR 'Saga Arashiyama' Station, immediately get off at the city bus 'Daikakuji'
Contact: 075-871-0071 （Daikakuji）
URL: https://www.daikakuji.or.jp/