The "Sennichi-mairi" (Thousand-Day Pilgrimage) at Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto)—an event where a single day's visit is said to yield merit equivalent to a thousand days of worship—began on August 9, 2026. Despite the intense heat, large numbers of worshippers visited the temple, offering quiet prayers in the Main Hall amidst the flickering light of candles.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
