# Opening Ceremony of the Ascetic Winter Training at Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple
_大荒行入行会／中山法華経寺_

- **When:** Sun, Nov 1, 2026 – Wed, Feb 10, 2027 (JST)
- **Where:** 中山法華経寺 — 千葉県 市川市 中山2-10-1
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.721226,139.948273
- **Price:** price on the official site
- **Category:** Cultural & Ethnic Festivals
- **Official site:** https://maruchiba.jp/event/detail_11508.html
- **On Tokyo Events:** https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/opening-ceremony-of-the-ascetic-winter-training-at

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Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple, a prominent temple of the Nichiren Buddhist sect founded in the Kamakura period, is known for its historic cultural assets such as the Founder’s Hall, the Lotus Sutra Hall, the Four-legged Gate, and a five-story pagoda. Every year from November 1 to February 10, monks from across Japan gather here for a rigorous 100-day winter ascetic training called the 'Daiaragyo.' The ceremony marking the beginning of this training takes place on November 1. After 100 days, the conclusion is celebrated on February 10. For more details, please check the official website.

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Source: Tokyo Events — https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/opening-ceremony-of-the-ascetic-winter-training-at