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Back of Nigatsudo Hall Nigatsudo Hall ⭐⭐is a Buddhist hall located in Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan. It is one of the most important structures in the temple complex, and it is best known for the Omizutori ceremony , which is held every year in March. The hall is located on a hill to the east of the Great Buddha Hall, and it offers stunning views of the city of Nara. The main hall is a wooden structure with a thatched roof, and it is decorated with intricate carvings and paintings. Inside the hall, there are two main statues: a large Kannon statue and a small Kannon statue. Both statues are considered to be secret Buddhas, and they are not normally on public display. Nigatsudo Hall: A National Treasure of Japan (YouTube link ) Additional Details Here are some additional details about  Nigatsudo Hall : The hall was built in the Nara period (710-794 AD), and it is one of the oldest buildings in Todai-ji Temple. The hall was rebuilt in 1669 after it was destroyed by fire. The ...

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. Nigatsudo Hall  is open to the public year-round and is free to visit. It is a short walk from the Daibutsuden Hall, and is definitely worth a visit for anyone interested in Japanese culture and history. I will share my personal experience of visiting  Nigatsudo Hall  in Nara on December 5, 2016. Picturesque Street My Airbnb host, Hiroko, recommended that I walk to Nigatsudo Hall through the quiet and picturesque stree...