Nenbutsushu Sampozan Muryojuji Temple

Notes to Visitors

・English-speaking guides are available on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.
・Please make a reservation at least one week in advance.
・There may be cases in which we have to cancel a visit to the temple at short notice due to severe weather conditions or special events. We ask for your understanding.

To make a reservation

Please fill out and send the Web Reservation form.
We look forward to your reservation.

Report on International Buddhist Day 2024
April 8, 2024

The festive events of International Buddhist Day to celebrate the advent of Lord Buddha were grandly held on April 8, 2024, by welcoming H.M. King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia as the chief guest of honor.

Invitation to attend the Global Faith Leaders Summit
November 6–7, 2023

Most Ven. Dr. Kori Shinkai, President of Buddhist Summit and Chief High Priest of Nenbutsushu, was invited to the international religious leaders’ conference in the lead up to UN Climate Change Conference (COP28).

Inauguration Ceremony of Nalanda Mahavihara and the Eighth Buddhist Summit
September 13, 2023

Nalanda Mahavihara, whose construction had been the dream of all Buddhists in the world for over 800 years, was inaugurated on September 13, 2023. On the next day, the opening ceremony of the Eighth Buddhist Summit was held at the Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism, the sacred place for all Buddhists in the world. The supreme Buddhist leaders across the 5 continents, the Royal Families, and Heads of State assembled, talked about the future of Buddhism, and pledged to propagate Buddhism into the world.

Grand Memorial Service for H.M. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
September 9, 2022

Praying for the peaceful repose of the soul of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8, 2022, the grand memorial service was solemnly performed at the Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism, the sacred place for all Buddhists in the world, on the next day of the demise of Her Majesty. Most Ven. Dr. Kori Shinkai, Vice President of Buddhist Summit, presided over the ceremony for which many monks assembled from all over Japan.

royalgrandhallofbuddhism

We have launched Instagram, a photo and short-form video sharing social networking service. The Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism is the sacred place for all Buddhists in the world. It is located at the foot of Mount Mikusa in Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture. May beautiful photos of all seasons delight the eyes of viewers in the whole world.

Visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia ~ deep relation with Nenbutsushu
June 14, 2019

In the Kingdom of Cambodia, which has achieved remarkable development and is the focus of worldwide attention, Their Majesties the King and the Queen Mother, who are deeply revered by Cambodian people, warmly welcomed Nenbutushu delegates as valued friends with the highest courtesy.

Dedication of a statue of
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great of Thailand
April 12, 2019

A bronze statue of H.M. the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX, was dedicated to the Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism, the sacred place for all Buddhists in the world, by Do D Foundation, with the permission of the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Thailand.

【 Info for Visitors 】

Kindly book in advance for visiting the Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism, Nenbutsushu Sampozan Muryojuji Head Temple,
in order not to disturb the neighbors.

To make a reservation
Please fill out and send the Web Reservation form.
We look forward to your reservation.
No admission fee is collected as this temple is not a tourist facility.