“Taima no Sato Peony Festival” to be held, coloring Katsuragi City in spring!

At Taima-dera Temple and Sekko-ji Temple, famous as flower temples, many peonies and tree peonies bloom every year from mid-April to early May. During the blooming period, paper lanterns are set up along the Taima-dera Temple approach and around Sekko-ji Temple as part of the “Taima no Sato Peony Festival,” creating a festive atmosphere.

On April 14th during the festival period, The Shōju Raigō Nerikuyō Eshik Service, a ritual with over 1000 years of history, will be held at Taima-dera Temple.

Main Events during the Period

◆ Taima-dera Temple (Overall)

【April 13th – 15th】
Special Viewing of the Mandala Hall (Board halo, Reverse side Mandala)
【April 14th】
Taima-dera Temple Nerikuyō Eshiki Service

*For details about the Nerikuyō Eshiki, please see below:
Taima-dera Temple Nerikuyō Eshiki (The Shōju Raigō Nerikuyō Eshik Service) / Katsuragi City

◆ Taima-dera Temple Okuin (Inner Sanctuary)

【April 13th – May 6th】
Special Viewing of the Okunoin Mieido Hall (Main Hall, Important Cultural Property)

◆ Taima-dera Temple Nakanobo

【April 13th – May 6th】
Spring Special Exhibition “Princess Chujo Exhibition”
【April 16th】
Michibiki Kannon Prayer Service

◆ Sekko-ji Temple

【April 14th – May 14th】
Unveiling of Japan’s Oldest Stone Buddha

◆ Katsuragi City Tourist Association

【April 13th – May 20th】
Taima no Sato Peony Festival Photo Contest

*For details, please see below:
“The 7th Taima-no-sato Botan Festival Photo Contest” – Anyone can enter, no matter if you are a pro or an amateur!”