Experience

Red Stamp book Making

Make your own red stamp book with monks at this Buddhist temple, which is associated with the Heian period venerable monk Genshin.
Feel extraordinary atmosphere of chanted prayers accompanied by wooden blocks. Buddhist sermon is delivered in front of the temple's most sacred image, a statue of Amida Nyorai which is an important cultural property.

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Details of the experience

01
First, choose washi paper for the cover.
One you like out of around 50 types.
02
Glue the washi paper to base paper.
It doesn't have to fit exactly, as the edges will be folded over on the inside.
03
Once your red stamp book is complete, move to the main hall, where you chant while hitting wooden blocks.

Experience data

Time required
about 1.5 hours
Capacity
2 - 30 people
Fee
5,000yen (Includes temple admission and red stamp fee.)
About reservation
Need a reservation 5 days before the experience
Parking Lot
15 spaces

Experience location

Kichiden-ji Temple

1-1-23 Koyoshida, Ikaruga-cho, ikoma-gun, nara

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奈良斑鳩ツーリズムWaikaru

TEL0745-75-8055

9:00~18:00

Regular holiday / Wednesday

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