Matsuri Festivals
Kamakura Thirteen Buddhas Pilgrimage
Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 10:00–16:30 · Kamakura City Thirteen Buddha Pilgrimage, Kamakura · Kanagawa
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Dates
- Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 10:00–16:30
About this event
SummaryJoin a monk for a spiritual pilgrimage visiting the Thirteen Buddhas temples in Kamakura, chanting the Heart Sutra and collecting temple stamps.
Highlights
• Chant the Heart Sutra with a Buddhist monk at each temple
• Collect goshuin (temple stamps) in your personal book
• Visit compassionate, wrathful, and gentle Buddhas
• Pray for the dissolution of past sins and rebirth in a good place
• Offer prayers for deceased parents, family, and relatives
• Experience the cultural tradition of the Thirteen Buddhas pilgrimage
Details
The event is a guided pilgrimage covering six specific temples: Myooin, Jomyoji, Hokokuji, Kakuonji, Raigoji, and Hongakuji. Participants will walk through the Thirteen Temples (Thirteen Buddhas) under the guidance of a monk. The activity involves chanting the Heart Sutra and receiving goshuin stamps as a memento of the visit. This spiritual journey allows attendees to seek merit for their living loved ones and pray for the well-being of those who have passed away. Please note that advance registration is required to participate in this event.
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