Hosenji Temple 4th “Hanamatsuri”
At last, tomorrow, Thursday, March 20, Hosenji will hold the 4th “Hanamatsuri” to celebrate the birth of Buddha.
Enjoy the handmade hanamido (flower shrine) filled with beautiful blooms, the gentle scent of amazakecha (sweet tea), and a heartwarming memorial service.
We will offer special goshuin and shuin unique to the Hanamatsuri.
The first 100 visitors will receive a kirie (paper-cut) gift, and there will be rakugo storytelling by Kitaro Mukashi Mukashi-tei, a rakugo performer from Isehara, among other attractions.
There are many more events planned.
Please invite friends and family and join us for worship.
Date and Time
Thursday, March 20
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Participation Fee
Please bring one flower to offer to the Buddha.
You may use one of the flowers from a grave visit or a wildflower picked by the roadside.
Venue
Hosenji, Isehara
Access
From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, take the Kanachu Bus “I16” for about 30 minutes.
Get off at Kurihara Bus Stop and walk about 10 minutes.
From the bus stop, go straight up the slope.
For details, visit the official website:
https://www.ho-senji.info/hanamaturi...
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