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Shuni-e 修二会

The Shuni-e (修二会; literally "Second-Month Service") is a ceremony held each year at certain Buddhist temples in Japan. The name comes from its observance in the second month of the lunisolar calendar. Today, the service is usually held in either February or March, depending on temples.

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Shuni-e — 修二会
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LocationNara (奈良県)
WhenFebruary · March (Winter — exact dates change every year)
TypeDharma assembly

Planning to go? The Shuni-e is held in February–March, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the local tourist information for this year's schedule before you travel.

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Basic data from Wikidata (CC0). Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), linked below. Details may change; the festival's official announcements are the authoritative source.

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