Nigatsudo Hall (二月堂): A Must-Visit Temple in Nara (YouTube link)
Nigatsudo Hall ⭐⭐, or the Hall of the Second Month, is a beautiful and important Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan. It is located on the hillside east of the Daibutsuden Hall (the Great Buddha Hall), and offers stunning views of the city from its balcony.
Nigatsudo Hall is best known for the Omizutori ceremonies, a spectacular fire and water ceremony that is held every year in March. The ceremony is a centuries-old tradition that is said to bring good luck and fortune.
Picturesque Street
My Airbnb host, Hiroko, recommended that I walk to Nigatsudo Hall through the quiet and picturesque street that leads to it from the side. The street starts not far from the back of the Daibutsuden Hall, and stone walls flank its sides. At the end of the path, Nigatsudo Hall can be seen up close.
Nigatsudo Hall
Nigatsudo Hall is one of the important structures of Tōdai-ji temple in Nara, The building was designated as a national treasure in December 2005.
Below pictures show the grand views of Nara City from its balcony.
Side Views
On the day of my visit, I actually approached Nigatsudo Hall from another route. Here are the views from that perspectives.
References
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