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Rinnoji Gohanshiki (Forced Rice Ceremony)
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Rinnoji Gohanshiki (Forced Rice Ceremony)

◇ When

April 2, 2027

Friday · 11:00

⌖ Where · 日光市

日光山輪王寺 本堂（三仏堂）

栃木県日光市山内2300 ⌖ Open in Maps ↗
Nikko's most distinctive rite, also called Nikko-zeme. Mountain ascetics press huge bowls heaped with rice on the participants, shouting at them to eat. Held on 2 April at 11:00 and 14:00 in the Sanbutsudo main hall.
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