Kakuonji Temple Yearly Events
January
| Jan. 1-7 |
Hatsumode (first temple visit of the New Year) |
Yakushi-do is open to all visitors from 9am to 4pm |
| Jan. 8 |
Normal hours |
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February
| Feb. 10, 11, 12 |
Nehan-e (service in remembrance of Buddha entering Nirvana) |
open from 4:30pm to 8pm for nighttime visits |
April
| Apr. 27 |
Kaizan-ki (anniversary of temple founder's death) |
memorial service from 11am, closed for regular visits until afternoon |
July
| Jul. 31 |
End of regular visits until fall |
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August
Closed for regular visits to allow for Obon-related activities. Entrance permitted upon request for summer homework and other projects.
| Aug. 10 |
Black Jizo Ceremony (Segaki service or "kurojizo-bon") |
open from midnight to noon for visits, service for parishioners from 1pm |
September
December
| Dec. 19 |
End of normal hours due to year-end activities |
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