Taima-dera Temple Nerikuyō-e Ceremony 2026

The Taima-dera Nerikuyō-e Ceremony recreates the legend of Princess Chūjō, who is said to have attained Buddhahood while still alive at Taima-dera Temple. It is one of Yamato’s best-known spring events and is said to have begun in the middle of the Heian period.

Its formal name is the Shōju Raigō Nerikuyō-e Ceremony, but it has long been familiar to local people under names such as Nerikuyō, Oneri, and Taima Renzo.

Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan

In 2024, the ceremony was designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan.

Among the reasons cited were the following:

• the distinctive movements of the procession as it slowly makes its way across the bridge
• the way the event has developed in connection with local legends and traditions

Access

• About a 15-minute walk from Taimadera Station on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line
• A temporary free parking area will be available nearby at Nara Taima Kenmin Undōjō

Please note that the number of parking spaces is limited. Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation whenever possible.

On the day of the event, vehicle traffic will be prohibited on the section from the Taima-dera Intersection to the Niōmon Gate of Taima-dera Temple.

Other Notes

For safety reasons, the use of camera tripods is not permitted.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.