An evening of sutra copying, amulet making, and Naniwa kappo cuisine
Cooperation and Sponsorship / Jodoshu Tenryuzan Hozenji Temple, Hozenji Asakusa
Program Contents
Experience sutra copying and making your own amulet at Hozenji Temple, fondly known as Mizukake Fudo-son. Spend a quiet moment facing inward while listening to the deputy head priest talk about the temple's history and charm, and the human warmth that supported its recovery from fires.
Afterwards, enjoy an experience expo-exclusive kaiseki meal at Hozenzi Asakusa, a long-established kappo restaurant with its noren curtain hanging next to the Hozenzi temple gate. The owner will also introduce the history of the restaurant and their dedication to the cuisine.
A mini guide to the charm of Hozenji Yokocho and the story behind its reconstruction is also included first.
It is a high-quality program where you can savor the atmosphere of Naniwa and enjoy a quiet, peaceful moment.
The secretariat will guide you through to the end, so whether you are applying alone or with a companion, please feel free to apply with peace of mind.
Guidelines and Application Requirements
| Date & Time | Saturday, October 17, 15:30 – 19:00 (Meeting time: 15:15) |
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| Capacity | 8 persons |
| Current number of applicants | 0 Name |
| Participation fee | 14,000 yen (includes kaiseki meal, shakyo and sutra dedication fees, and guide) |
- Applications are limited to one program and up to two people per person. If you apply for multiple programs, your application will be invalidated (excluding "Ebisubashi Maruarai").
- The applicant must attend in person. Please note that tickets cannot be transferred to others. If you are applying for two people, the accompanying person can be changed. (To prevent duplicate entries, accompanying persons cannot submit their own applications. Thank you for your understanding.)
- Please do not bring infants.
- Please pay the participation fee at the reception desk on the day of the event (please kindly bring exact change).
venue
Hozan-ji Kuri
https://ebisubashi-magazine.com/hozenji-yokocho-history/#index_id1A Jodo sect temple founded in 1637. Known for the Mizukake Fudo-son, where visitors pour water while making a wish, it continually attracts merchants and worshippers who offer their prayers. It is cherished as a nationally rare temple with Hozenji Yokocho within its precincts, where long-established traditional restaurants, small eateries, and bars line the alley. The venue is the temple office located behind the Mizukake Fudo-son, and features chair seating.
Hozenji Asakusa (1-1-12 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka)
https://ebisubashi-magazine.com/namba-hozenji-asakusa/Hozenji Asakusa was established in 1937. You can enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal ingredients, as well as seasonal delicacies such as blowfish (fugu), pike conger (hamo), and soft-shelled turtle (suppon). The restaurant offers a friendly yet relaxed atmosphere, with private rooms where you can unwind at your leisure. Some rooms even offer a view of the Hozenji Temple precincts.
Story and sutra copying
dinner
Yokocho Guide
pointers
- If you have any symptoms such as fever or cough on the day of the event, please refrain from participating.
- Please cooperate with the hygiene measures requested by the store.