Sasazake Festival
笹酒祭り
Sasazake Festival
笹酒祭り
Kimono-clad women pouring sake are common nightlife fixtures in Japan but on January 23rd at Daianji Temple they serve warm sake from cut bamboo stalks all day. The Koni-e Cancer Prevention Bamboo Sake Festival commemorates Emperor Konin (709-781) who is said to have enjoyed sake and prayer within the bamboo-strewn precincts of Daianji and was known for his compassion for the sick. The ceremony starts around 8AM on festival day with priest-led worship; prayer requests for health and the prevention of cancer; and hot sake to keep guests warm.
Last update: 2019-06-05
- Venue Details & Access Info
Event Location Daianji Temple
Address 2-18-1 Daianji, Nara
奈良市大安寺2-18-1
Access From JR/Kintetsu Nara Station:
- Take the bus bound for Daianji or Sharpmae and alight at the Daianji stop.- 笹酒祭り Sasazake Festival
- address 奈良市大安寺2-18-1 2-18-1 Daianji, Nara
- Opening Time & Admissions
Event Date 23 Jan
Admission Free
Payment Cash only
- Contact Details
Tel 0742-61-6312
Fax 0742-61-0473
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