Join a Special Autum Foliage Viewing, Experience Zazen and Hear Dharma Talks at Buttsuji Temple

　Buttsuji Temple was founded in 1397 by Haruhira Kobayakawa, lord of Takayama Castle in Nuta, and is the only major temple of the Rinzai sect west of Kyoto. The sights of this temple’s stunningly beautiful fall foliage are among the best in Japan.

　Regular and Extra buses will be available from Mihara and Hongo Stations and in service during the fall-color season.

　The area around Buttsuji Temple is extremely congested during this season, so we recommend taking a bus to visit the temple, rather than taking a passenger vehicle. Please take advantage of this service.

Period: November 11 to 23, 2023 *(November 23rd is a national holiday.)

For inquiries contact Geiyo Bus: 0848-62-6241

Don’t miss these special events being held during this period:

◆Join the Special Autumn Foliage Viewing
　Visit for a rare chance to see the fall-colors and view the buddha hall and the main hall of the temple.

When: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., November 3 to 26, 2023 *(November 3rd is a national holiday.)
*This period may change according to the length of the fall-color season.
*This year, the “Four Seasons of Futsunji” photo exhibition and the “Muichimono” (donation bazaar of used books) of the Futsunji library will be held at the same time.

Admission: 500 yen (free for university students and younger visitors)

◆Experience zazen
　This zazen experience is a chance to quietly reflect on your own life.

When: November 11, 12, 18, 19, 23*, 25 and 26, 2023
　　　*November 23rd is a national holiday
　　　From 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.　
*Please come to the entrance of Buttsuji Temple 10 minutes prior to the event.
*In principle, it is available to the first 30 people who arrive at each session.

Participation fee: 500 yen, free for university students and younger.
*Offered to those who have joined the Special Autum Foliage Viewing.

◆Hear a Dharma Talk
When: November 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 23*, 25 and 26, 2023
　　　*November 23rd is a national holiday
　　　All talks from 12:00-12:20 p.m. and from 3:00-3:30 p.m.
*Participation is free for those who have joined the Special Autum Foliage Viewing.
*Dharma Talks are scheduled every weekday from November 3 through 26, 2023 (11:00-11:20 a.m. and 3:00-3:30 p.m.). *November 3rd is a national holiday.
　Actual start and end times of scheduled Dharma talks may vary slightly.