Tozan Pilgrimage Guide

Guidance and Instructions for Sri Lankan Members on the Tozan Pilgrimage

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About Tozan

Tozan is a sacred pilgrimage to Taisekiji, the Head Temple of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism, located at the foot of the majestic Mt. Fuji in Japan.

The word "Tozan" literally means "climbing the mountain," symbolizing both the physical journey to the temple and the spiritual ascent toward enlightenment. This pilgrimage represents one of the most significant practices in Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism, offering believers the opportunity to worship before the Dai-Gohonzon and receive guidance at the Head Temple.

For practitioners of Nichiren Shoshu, Tozan is more than just a visit—it is a profound spiritual experience that strengthens faith, deepens understanding of Buddhist teachings, and connects believers with the lineage of Nichiren Daishonin. The pilgrimage includes participation in ceremonies, receiving teachings from the High Priest, and experiencing the serene beauty of the temple grounds.

Our November 2025 group pilgrimage brings together members from around the world to share in this transformative experience, creating lasting bonds of friendship and mutual encouragement in faith.

Taisekiji & Dai-Gohonzon

The Head Temple - Taisekiji

Taisekiji, meaning "Temple of the Essential Teaching of the Great Jewel," is the Head Temple of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism. Nestled at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, the temple was founded in 1290 by Nikko Shonin, one of the six senior priests designated by Nichiren Daishonin.

The temple complex spans a vast area and includes numerous buildings of historical and religious significance, including the Hoando (Treasure Hall), the Mutsubo (Six Priests' Hall), and the magnificent Sho-Hondo. The serene grounds, surrounded by natural beauty and with views of Mt. Fuji, provide an atmosphere conducive to spiritual reflection and practice.

The Dai-Gohonzon

The Dai-Gohonzon is the supreme object of worship in Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism.

Inscribed by Nichiren Daishonin on October 12, 1279, the Dai-Gohonzon embodies the enlightenment of the Buddha and serves as the foundation for the faith and practice of all Nichiren Shoshu believers. It is enshrined at Taisekiji and represents the ultimate purpose of Buddhist practice—the attainment of Buddhahood in this lifetime.

The Dai-Gohonzon was inscribed specifically for the happiness and enlightenment of all humanity throughout the Latter Day of the Law. Worshipping before the Dai-Gohonzon during Tozan is considered the highest form of Buddhist practice, allowing believers to connect directly with the life force of the Buddha and receive immeasurable benefit.

Taisekiji Head Temple
Mt. Fuji view from Taisekiji

Temple Life Documentary

The Way of the Monk

Experience the daily spiritual activities at Nichiren Shoshu Head Temple through this enlightening documentary. Witness the morning ceremonies, traditional practices, and sacred rituals that have been preserved for centuries at Taisekiji.

This documentary provides valuable insight into temple life and helps prepare pilgrims for their Tozan experience.

The Way of the Monk - Click to watch documentary

Tokohibo Etiquette Guide

Temple Lodging Guidelines

Essential guide for proper conduct and etiquette while staying at Tokohibo (temple lodging). Learn the important disciplines and manners required during your stay at Taisekiji.

What You'll Learn:
  • Proper cleaning of luggage wheels before entering
  • Correct shoe placement and arrangement
  • Dining etiquette and meal procedures
  • Shower and bathroom protocols
  • General conduct within temple grounds

Important: Please watch this guide before your arrival to ensure respectful conduct at the temple.

Tokohibo Guide - Temple Etiquette

Buddhist Practice & Understanding

Juzu Beads (Prayer Beads)

What is Juzu beads?

Juzu beads is an important tool for Nichiren Shoshu Buddhist. 26th high priest Nichikan Shonin wrote in his treatise, "The Three Robes of This School": "The prayer beads are the Buddhist implement that helps common mortals advance in their Buddhist practice."

Father Bead

Father beads means to sever/cut our earthly desires.

2 strands of 10 beads each represent the Ten Worlds. Tear-shape bead represents a Pot that store virtues. The tassel is to stop the pollution of the *Ten Worlds.

*Ten worlds are in the order of condition:

  1. Hell
  2. Hunger
  3. Animality
  4. Anger
  5. Humanity
  6. Rapture
  7. Learning
  8. Realization
  9. Bodhisattva
  10. Buddhahood

They are: 1. Hell, 2. Hunger, 3. Animality, 4. Anger, 5. Humanity, 6. Rapture, 7. Learning, 8. Realization, 9. Bodhisattva, and 10. Buddhahood. The ten worlds possesses the ten worlds. Which enable He condition of hell to attain enlightenment since it also possesses 10 worlds including Buddhahood.

Mother Bead

Mother beads means to create good causes.

2 strands of 5 beads each represent the *Ten Factors.

*Ten Factors:

Ten Factors are Ten kinds of aspects that function as specific activities of life. "Factor" refers to things and events as they are, and it also represents the truth of the middle way. This principle is elucidated in the Expedient Means (Hoben; second) chapter of the Lotus Sutra.

Ten factors are:

  1. Appearance
  2. Nature
  3. Entity
  4. Power
  5. Influence
  6. Internal cause
  7. Relation
  8. Latent effect
  9. Manifest Effect
  10. Consistency from Beginning to End
Kyo = Sutra

Kyo(経) = in Sanskrit, is "sutra," and originally meant "thread" or "connection."

String that links all the Mother bead, Father bead, 108 and 4 bodhisattvas beads together, its like putting all Buddhist sutras together.

Kyo in the phrase "経" means "経" or "糸", which connects all 108 and 4 bodhisattvas beads together, like putting all Buddhist sutras together.

Myoho - Renge - Kyo
Myoho

(Mystic Law)

Renge

(Oneness of cause & effect)

Kyo

(String up all Buddhist sutras together)

To summarize, Juzu beads represent the five characters of Myoho-Renge-Kyo. These beads are the Mystic Law symbolize the Gohonzon, and as we are taught in the Gosho (Writings of Nichiren Daishonin), the True Buddha. Because of their profound significance, you must treat your prayer beads with respect, just as you would to the Buddha. To understand the meaning of the beads is to begin to understand the profundity of Buddhism, the correct practice, and the reason for expressing gratitude to the Three Great Secret Laws.

Renge (蓮華) - 108 + 4 Small Beads

108 beads represent our 108 earthly desires

4 small beads are "Four bodhisattvas": Jogyo(Tranquility), Muhengyo(Eternity), Jyogyo(Purity), and Anryugyo(True Self)

This when we hold our Juzu and chant sincere Daimoku, we can change our 108 earthly desires through the virtues of the Four Bodhisattvas.

*Four Bodhisattvas: The Four Bodhisattvas, The Bodhisattva of the Earth described in the Lotus Sutra, who will propagate the Lotus Sutra in the Latter Day of the Law.

Oneness of Cause and Effect

Lotus Flower produces

Flower (Cause)
Fruit (Effect)

The 108+4 beads signify the oneness of cause and effect (represented by Renge) which represents the lotus flower because lotus is the only one that bears fruit and flowers at the same time. Normally will have flowers first, then change to fruit after pollination.

26th High Priest Nichikan Shonin stated: the flower represents cause and the fruit represents effect. The lotus flower alone produces the flower and the fruit simultaneously— which also means the cause and the effect happen at the same time and its delicate and pure. (It is therefore comparable to the mystic law)

How to Overcome Problems with Faith

Why do we face problems?

As long as we are living in this world, we will definitely face difficulties or sufferings. But many people do not know the reason behind this. Many people think that they are very unlucky, which is why they run into problems all the time.

So why do we face problems? Buddhism teaches the concept of Karma as the answer. We face problems because we created negative karma.

What is Karma?

Karma signifies the actions that potentially affect the future. For example, if you help those in need, you'll be helped when you are in need. There is always an effect caused by an action, hence the concept of Karma is universal, it is independent of what one's religion is, and is in accordance with the law of cause and effect.

Three Categories of Action

All of our actions can be classified into only three types, which are Thoughts, Words, and Deeds. These are called the Three Categories of Actions.

Mental Acts (Thoughts)

The thoughts that arise in the mind become the karma of the mind

Verbal Acts (Words)

When they manifest as words, they become karma of the mouth

Physical Acts (Deeds)

When these thoughts manifest as physical actions, they become the karma of the body

That is why it's important to have the correct thoughts to bring up the correct words and correct deeds.

Three Evil Thoughts

Buddhism teaches the Ten Evil Acts which describe 10 kinds of negative karma in our three categories of actions: thoughts, words and deeds. Here, we will just introduce you to the three negative karma of the thoughts from the Ten Evil Acts.

1. Anger

Clouds our rational judgement and because of that we are unable to reflect on our actions, we resort to blaming our circumstances and people around us for the cause of our problems

2. Greed

"The earth has everything for human needs but nothing for his greed". Human greed is insatiable. People who are greedy will always desire something more and never be satisfied with what they have

3. Stupidity

It is used to describe someone that is very stubborn and refuses to accept anything that contradicts his/her world view. In Buddhism, we view as someone who rejects the true teaching, not following the law of cause and effect

Changing Poison into Medicine

According to the guidance, Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the great medicine that can change your negative cycle of karma.

When your life is improved, the way of thinking and the words are also improved. Then when your behavior improves, your life and human relationships improve. If you practice this Buddhism, you can obtain true happiness and you experience that your life is purified and filled with vitality.

Three Ways to Practice:
To Practice

Changing life into medicine

Lessening of Karmic Retribution

Lessening our karmic retribution

To Change Your Action

Change present action and future actions towards right karma

Lessening our Karmic Retribution

"Doctrine of Lessening one's Karmic Retribution"

If one's heavy karma from the past is not expiated within this lifetime, one must undergo the sufferings of hell in the future, but if the experiences extreme hardship in this life, the sufferings of hell will vanish instantly. (Gosho p. 486)

When you clean a dirty pot with water, first, the water gets dirty, but by repeatedly spraying it with clean water, the pot will eventually be clear. Like that, in order to clean our negative karma, we will face negative effects which are the right way. For example, if you are facing a problem related to your job, it's still a problem, but it is less severe than it could have been. We can appreciate our problem by taking it as a chance to lessen our karmic retribution.

Decide on Your Karma and Not Let It Decide You
Karma Decision Flowchart
Steps to Overcome Karma:
  1. Accept that this is our karma - First you should know and accept your karma. If you know your karma, you can get a clue to change your actions. If you could see your karma, you need to accept that you made this negative karma in your past lifetime.
  2. Strive to change our immediate action (Present) - So how do we change that karma? First, you can change your present actions by choosing not to make negative karma and to make positive karma based on your karma. We tend to behave based on our karma. So, be aware of our tendencies, then
  3. Keep practicing - Keep practicing to change the past negative karma
  4. Appreciate - Appreciate the lessening of karmic retribution

Remember: Karma will change in the best possible way! Should I chant/practice more? Should I change my actions? Am I able to accept my problem?

Three Existences of Past, Present, and Future

Buddhism teaches that your life exists throughout the Three Existences of Past, Present, and Future. This means you had your past life before you were born, and there is a future life after you die. So, a past lifetime's karma can appear in this present lifetime or future lifetime.

Past

Karma

Present

Vis-à-vis

Future

Fatalism

Is Karma a Fatalism? Since you now learn that Karma can go round the three paths of past, present and future, you may think that karma is like fatalism.

Definition of Fatalism: The belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable. That is, we should accept it's nonsense to change our karma if an event is predetermined. However, this is not fatalism. Because we can change our Karma!

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Pilgrimage Details

Preface

Tozan literally means "to climb the mountain." In our practice, it means the pilgrimage to Japan, to worship the Dai-Gohonzon. Taisekiji is a vast, beautiful area with many temple buildings amid forests, rushing mountain water and ancient stone paths, steeped in the heritage of six or seven hundred years. Tozan is a pilgrimage made to Taisekiji, single-mindedly yearning to see the Dai Gohonzon of high sanctuary and present High Priest NichinyoShonin, who is the legitimate successor to NichirenDaishonin. Also we can pay our heartfelt gratitude of thanks for the Gohonzonsma for all the benefit we receive by practicing True Law. Taisekiji is the spiritual destination where Three Grate Secret Laws dwell.

The 26th High Priest NichikanShonin mentioned its immeasurable benefits: "ThisGohonzon bestows limitless, infinite benefits, and its unfathomable workings are vastly profound. Therefore, if you chant 'Nam Myoho Renge Kyo' with faith in this Gohonzon for even a short while, there is no prayer that will not be answered, no evil that not be eradicated, no blessing that will not be bestowed, and no reason that will not become clear"

Intention on going on Tozan must be very pure. At any time you should not have a shake mind. Throughout from the start to end you should have a seeking mind with high sprit.

During True Buddha, NichirenDaishonin's time many believers came to see him from far distance. During that time travelling was very difficult. But they came to see him with Gokuyo and food items. They came by foot. Two good examples are Abutsubo going to see NichirenDaishonin when Abutsubo was 90 yearsold in 1278 from Sado to Mt. Minobu. Second is Nichimyo-ama going to see NichirenDaishonin with her infant baby Otogozewhen NichirenDaishonin was in Sado from kamakura. It was a very difficult travel, where she had to overcome lot of difficulties. Once she had to cross the

Always you should encourage new members to go on Tozan by telling them the benefit of Tozan. You should encourage new members to go on Tozan by telling them the benefit of Tozan and good karma you accumulate. With benefits and good karma you accumulate, the benefits and joy from making a pilgrimage on Tozan is immeasurable. With benefits and joy from making a pilgrimage, we further must devote ourselves to practice for oneself and others.

TOZAN Visit Categories

a. Group Tozan

A group of members go on Tozan.

i. Group Tozan for Special Ceremonies

A group goes on Tozan for special ceremonies organized by Head Temple. Schedule, guidelines and other Details will inform to local propagation center by Overseas Department. Number of participants will be limited. The number given by the Head Temple will be the final. Special request could be made for additional participants, which is not guarantee.

ii. Non Ceremonial group Tozan

A group goes on Tozan during a non-ceremony period. This call as personal Tozan.

b. Individual Tozan

Individual member may request to go on Tozan alone for a special reason or on exceptional grounds. But the member should have experience to go on Tozan alone.

Important Note

Many believers have travelled long distance with be of difficulties to see True Buddha (Buddha)

Always you should encourage new members to go on Tozan by telling them the benefit of Tozan and good karma you accumulate. With benefits and joy from making a pilgrimage, we further must devote ourselves to practice for oneself and others.

Requesting and Obtaining Approval from Head Temple

Members can decide when to go after receiving Tozan schedule. Head Temple will inform number of participants from a country those can attend for a Ceremony. Member should carefully plan the pilgrimage with other members who are going on Tozan. For ceremonies allocation will be first come first serve basis. Members should nominate a group leader and sub leaders as per the number of participants.

Procedure to be follow to obtain initial approval from Head Temple
a. A group of members can discuss among themselves and arrange the pilgrimage. A group leader should nominate with assistant/s as per the number attending. (As per Head Temple instructions every 10 members should have a sub group leader)
b. At least 2 months prior to the date of visit, the group leader should submit name details of the members which will send to Head Temple for approval. Sending applications late could be rejected as there are procedures we have to adhere.
c. Every member should fill a Tozan request application. He/she should read Tozan guidance & instructions very carefully. (Or leader could explain the process/instructions to his group.
d. The group leader should check and verify the details given by his group members are correct and accurate.
e. After receiving approval from the Head Temple, the Tozan application that send from Head Temple should fill by a nominated member.
Important Notes
  • As soon as you decide to go on Tozan should request from the communicator. He will inform the Priest in charge at the Head Temple. With communicator approval of Priest, members to fill the Personal Tozan application and send to the Coordinator, who will still send to Head Temple. Member must submit his/her request form at least 2 months before the date he intends to go. After receiving request from Head Temple communicator, he or she should submit the relevant documents to the communicator at least 45 days earlier.
  • Head Temple will inform when there are ceremonies in other countries where our members can attend. Same procedure will adopt for such ceremonies.
  • For ceremonies, prioritys given for the members who have submitted their request early. When there are additional requests for ceremonies, communicator may request from Head Temple to send additional names. Communicator shall not be responsible to send additional members other than the allocated.

Tozan Procedure in Point Form

  1. Submit Tozan request application with mentioned documents to the communicator minimum 2 months early.

    (where you are intent to go on Tozan)

  2. Hand over documents to Tozan committee to check - 45 days before departure.

    Tentative hotel and flight bookings may submit. Except bank details and leave letter from school/office.

  3. Hand over complete set of documents that are going to submit to visa office

    Soon after receiving invitation letter from Head Temple.

  4. Submitting of visa application to visa office and obtain visa
  5. Go on Tozan pilgrimage
  6. Returning to Country
  7. Encourage other members to go to Tozan and shairing with your experions

Preparation

After receiving the approval, the communicator will inform the members to submit required documents. Member/s should submit all documents at least 45 days before the departure. This will enable to avoid unnecessary problems in applying visa.

Steps
  • Requesting and obtaining permission from Head Temple.
  • Submitting and Checking of documents.
  • Flight and Hotel bookings.
  • Mode of transport in Japan.
  • Receiving invitation letter from Head Temple.
  • Final checking of documents
  • Obtaining an appointment to submit visa documents
  • Submitting of documents to visa office.
  • Receiving visa

Requirements

Requirements can mainly divide into three categories.

Documents

The documents that need to submit for visa are given in annex 'a'. Members must keep all their documents ready. Every document should be clear and tidy.

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)
Visa application documents
Flight tickets and itinerary
Hotel booking confirmations
Travel insurance documents
All documents must be clear and tidy

Financial Requirement

Ensure you have sufficient financial resources to support your pilgrimage journey.

Bank statements (last 3 months)
Proof of sufficient funds for travel
Travel insurance coverage
Emergency fund availability
Financial documents showing ability to support the trip

Other Requirements

Essential items and arrangements for your spiritual journey to Taisekiji.

Personal prayer beads (Juzu)
Gongyo book and Buddhist study materials
Comfortable walking shoes
Modest, respectful clothing for temple visits
Weather-appropriate outerwear (November can be cool)
Flight and Hotel bookings confirmed
Mode of transport arrangements in Japan

Preparation for the Tozan Pilgrimage

i. Watching of Tozan awareness CD

Review educational materials about Tozan pilgrimage

ii. Taking instructions from senior members

Learn from experienced pilgrims about temple etiquette

iii. Reading instructions and discussing among other members who had gone on Tozan

Share experiences and prepare together as a group

Detailed Requirements Information

1. Documents - Detailed Information

But it is recommended to show it to an experience member to check the documents. Filling of visa application could be done by the member or given it to another member visa application should be clear and nice handwriting. When filling to another member visa application should be clear and nice handwriting. When filling visa application do not use eraser or correction fluid to amend your details in the visa application.

After submitting visa applications no changes should do unless it is a very urgent matter because, you get your invitation letter according to the details submitted by you.

You need to submit tentative flight and hotels booking details to be sent to Head Temple to get the invitation letter. Members can obtain quotations and get flight and hotel bookings from a suitable and recognize travelling agent. (members should hold the responsibility on it)

Flight Booking Confirmation

As soon as you get the invitation letter need to confirm the flight bookings and hotel reservations. These details have to submit with your application to visa office.

If you have any pending or settled court cases need to check from emigration whether your name is blacklisted or blocked by emigration for going to go foreign tours. If you are in CRIB for major financial problem need to check on it before in immigration.

2. Financial Requirements - Detailed Information

You should have to have sufficient money in our account to prove that you can manage your expenses in Japan. The financial stability will be an additional qualification to get a visa. The financial requirement slightly can change as per the number of days you stay in Japan. Always remember you should not have any doubt on Dai -Gohonzonsama. Always have strong faith. You can overcome any financial difficulty.

You should deposit adequate money well in advance in your bank account. Better to maintain a separate bank account only for Tozan pilgrimages.

Mainly you should have enough money for flight, hotel, meals and travelling. Members can get to gather and arrange gifts which need to give to Priests, and supporting staff. (get instructions from Communicator). Money for Gokuyo and Tobas depend on the member. Member can offer any amount of money to Head Temple. ( at Tozan office or at Overseas Department office and may get a receipt.).

Money Management for Tozan

You need to arrange money according to the number of Tobas you are going to offer. Find the number of Toba you need to pay.

If you are going to purchase special items (accessories etc), better to find the prices and keep money ready.

You should take around 10,000 yen for an emergency that should not spend until you arrive at the airport for the departure. You may keep paying for any excess baggage if you think. (You can bring back and offer it when Priests visit to Sri Lanka)

Currency Exchange

You should keep all money change in to Yen as there is no place to change currencies near Head Temple. You can offer Gokuyo in US dollars if needed.

Exchange money in to Yen before leaving. You may offer Gokuyo in US $, but all other transactions need to be done in Yen. Keep Yen change before leaving Narita airport as there is no place to exchange currency at the Head Temple or close by.

Credit Cards

Need to activate your Credit card before leaving Sri Lanka. Check the available amount with expenses you hope to do in Japan. (Convert Sri Lankan rupees in to Yen). At 'Seikado' Yen where you can buy accessories except credit cards. In other shops in Head Temple only accept Yen. Remember to have sufficient money in your credit card if you hope to pay your hotel bill through your credit card. Always have enough Yen for any emergency.

3. Other Requirements - Detailed Information

According to your details, Overseas Department will send the invitation letter to the communicator. After receiving the invitation letter only the member can apply for visa.

Transport Arrangements

Members need to arrange mode of transport from Narita airport to Head Temple or Head Temple to Narita. This could private transport arrange by members or Public transport where members aware. If the members use private transport the transport agent must have permit and other required documents to take you.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is very important. Take an insurance cover from a reliable company. Give contact details to communicator of your close relatives in Sri Lanka to contact if needed. If you are taking any medicine continually need to take medicine with a doctor's prescription. If you have undergone a surgery must take doctor's advice and permission to travel. (e.g bypass). Need to keep the group leader/ other members inform about your health condition before leave.

Visa Application

After getting all documents ready, fill the visa application. It could be done by one member. Handwriting should be neat and clear. Read the instructions before you fill the application. Do not enter any incorrect details, as embassy may cross check. Especially financial details submitted by you.

Dress Code for Head Temple

Members must take adequate dresses to ware at the Head Temple. Especially when you go for Gokaihi ceremony, nice and new cloth is a way you show your gratitude of thanks to True Buddha and three secret Laws. Remember you might need to stay with foreign members in the lodging temple.

Applying for Visa

Find the visa process and agents fee through the website. Take money when you go to submit your application.

Timeline

Apply at least one month prior to your visit. Obtain latest visa from embassy website. Read instructions given in the form carefully. Fill the application in neat/clear hand writing. Need to check the visa fee and pay to visa when you submit visa application. All necessary documents must submit to visa office. Take any document you may think that visa officer may ask to produce. Do not get panic or uneasy at the visa office.

(Chant 'Nam Myoho Renge Kyo' at the visa office)

Important Information
  • Individual Responsibility: Appling for visa and receiving visa is total responsibility of the member. Communicator can only assist members to obtain visa as it is an individual effort. Especially at the visa office it depends on how you answer the questions raised by the visa officer.
  • Document Verification: After submitting your application, the Japanese embassy may cross check your details by giving a phone call. Visa officer may request any additional documents, such as Security bond or letter of guarantee from your close relative (permission letter). Be ready to submit if requested by Visa officer.
  • Appointment Process: According to present procedure you have to make an appointment to go to the visa office to submit your documents. Appointment should place through your mobile phone, where you can obtain the assistance of a member who has experience on it.
  • Dress Code: You have to dress nicely when you go to visa office. You must check all the documents before you go to visa office and be there at least 15-20 minutes before your appointment time. Before going to visa office member can get-to-gather at a members place or at the Propagation Center and do the Gongyo or chant Daimoku.
  • Visa Office Location: Before you go need to find where the visa office is located as it is a company that processes the visas on behalf of Japanese embassy.

Familiarization for Tozan Pilgrimage

Prepare a checklist and discuss with members who have gone on Tozan. Check list given in annexure "b". Watch Tozan awareness CD. You must watch the Tozan awareness CD send from Head Temple at least 2 or 3 times. If you are a new members who is going first time need to watch with members who have gone earlier on Tozan. Read the written instructions and get ready to go on Tozan in high spirit.

Instructions from Senior Members

Get instructions from senior members. Speak to few members who had gone on Tozan. Buy new cloths for Gokaihi ceremony. Take winter cloths as we face difficulty for cold weather. Take muffles cover your ears, head and neck.

Budget Planning for Group Tozan

Members who go on Group Tozan must get to gather and prepare a budget for expenses. All financial matters must transparent and should not make any issue. 1 or 2 members always should maintain collection & expenses details that should show to all other members who go on Tozan time to time. (Those 2 members must update expenses details every day). It is very important to take gifts to Priests at the Head Temple. If it is a ceremony, should take gifts to supporting staff.

Transport Arrangements

Arrange transport from home to airport and transport when you come after Tozan. Give your home (close relatives') contact numbers to contact when there is a requirement to the communicator and 1-2 other members who do not go on Tozan with you. There should be away to contact you whilst you are in Japan.

Transport arrangements during your stay in Japan should discuss with communicator. If you go alone it is very important to check the mode of transport in Japan. Climate and environmental situation in Japan should check with Head Temple if required before the departure.

Important - Final Checks

Get a confirmation on Flights and hotel accommodation on day before you leave. (Online booking confirmation) Do not carry any unauthorized item in your baggage. (Knife, water, perfume, shaving kit etc)

Important Questions & Answers

Taisekiji, Funinomiya. (Closer to Mount Fuji)

No, there is a propagation center at Kollupitiya.

Give communicator's details. You will be given a letter by the communicator that should hand over to visa center.

If you have miss the call given from the embassy, must call back and apologies and answer if they ask questions. (find the numbers of the embassy for easy reference).

Important Note

If embassy staffs ask complicated questions, members need to be patient and answer tactfully. If you are unable to answer a question which you are not sure, never give wrong or uncertain answers.

Behavior During Visa Process

You should behave in a well manner as it is the first place where your visa been process.

Group Tozan Preparation: If it is a Group Tozan, group leader must check in to above matters, and brief the members well in advance. Members who are going on Group Tozan, need to chant Daimoku at least together at least 5-6 days. This can increase according to the situation.
Financial Matters: After submitting visa applications do not withdraw money from bank account until you get visa approval as you have given bank balance details. Financial information is very vital area that embassy will cross check.
Embassy Verification: Embassy is very concern on your return. They might be checking your itinerary to find the details given by you are correct. Head Temple, Embassy, or the Communicator is not responsible if the visa is being rejected.
Invitation Letter: You have to take theenvelopof the letter of invitation send from Head Temple. Japanese embassy may give a phone call to clarify your details given by you. You must give proper answers as if they suspect you, might reject issuing visa. Common questions embassy staff may ask, and answers. (this may change according each member)
Common Embassy Questions:
i. Reason for the visit?

(Going on a pilgrimage)

ii. How you manage your expenses and meals in Japan?

(By your own. Food being provided by Head Temple, but we have to pay)

iii. Who decided your eligibility to go?

With the recommendation of the communicator, Priest in charge in Japan gives the approval.

Packing Instructions

Have a common identification tag in your bags. Hang Head Temple address, contact numbers in to your luggage. Put your Sri Lanka address inside a side pocket for any emergency

Recheck your items according to your checklist. Do not carry unnecessary items.

Clothes

Please take proper clothes for your Tozan pilgrimage. Especially for Gokaihi ceremony and general meetings. Men must take full suit or a blazer. They should never wear shorts and slippers at the Temple premises except inside the lodging temple. As we are not use for cold climate, recommended to wear long slacks. For women, dress should be length below the knee. Arms and shoulders must covered. Sleeveless or off-the-shoulder fashion is prohibited. Always remember to cover with a sweater or a jacket to overcome cold climate especially during Oshitora Gongyo.

Ladies may wear jeans inside the lodging temple.

Both male and female members must remember to carry adequate socks with you as you always have wear socks at the Head Temple.

Head Temple with Mt. Fuji view

Journey Stages

Before Leaving Home

Do your Gongyo at home or at a common place where other members who going with you gather. This has to prearrange. Group leader must inform the time to be at the airport. Always be 2 hours early at the airport. Members must have alternative plans to arrive at the airport according to the situation in the area. (Road closer, strikes....).

At the Airport
Behavior: Members must behave nicely at the airport especially in the lobby, ticket counter, and Emigration desk. Do not leave your baggage unattended. Always keep a member to look after your baggage.
Movement: Move quickly from place to place, though you may have enough time, until you come to the departure gate.
Assistance: Always assist other members to carry their bags if needed. Be together as there can be unnecessary delays if member get isolated or loos a bag/purse/passport etc. If you need to go to the wash room, keep other members inform. Accompany members who go on a foreign visit for the first time for any requirement.
Final Check: Check whether you have taken required items/documents before you leave home. Be at the airport 2 hours before the departure. If it is a working day or hoping any problems on your way leave home early. When you have enough time it is easy to coordinate and plan. Members, who are tugging on Group Tozan, have male members to help to load and unload luggage from vehicles. Always keep your bags in one place as it is easy to watch.
Flight Entry: Do not rush when you are entering the flight as your seat is already booked. Do not make confusion inside the flight, adhere to flight rules and regulations.

Seating

When you enter the flight stewards will guide you to your seat. Do not try to change your seat or make unnassay situation where other passengers will disturbed. After the "fasten your seat belt" get off you may change your seats. This change has to discuss before you come. Whist changing you should not disturb other passengers.

Alcohol & Behavior

There can be members who take alcohol. Advices not to take any liquor inside the flight and in Japan as you have gone on a very grate and spiritual pilgrimage.

Flight Etiquette
  • Talk softly with others. Use wash room inside the flight in well manner.
  • When eating be careful if it is the first time you go in a flight. Group leader must brief and educate a member who has no experience in going in a flight.
  • Do not misuse or damage items given in the flight. You have to remember that you have to return back the items such as blanket, earphone before you leave the flight.
  • Walk and do some exercise inside the flight when you think, without disturbing other passengers as it is a long journey. If you get sick whist inside the flight get assistance from the flight staff. Have a good sleep. Drink more water or soft drinks. (apple/orange juice).

Baggage Collection

Get your bags from cabin without disturbing others. Help other members to catch their bags if needed. Once in a way check whether your belongings are intact. (Do not keep your bags unattended). Atthe airport help other members to take their bags from the belt. At the immigration you need to be very careful. Always be prepare to answer any question ask by the immigration staff. Help other members if needed, but should not make any inconvenience. Few common questions they may ask,

Immigration Questions
Where are you going?
To NichirenShoshu Head Temple in Taisekiji for a pilgrimage.
How many days you are staying in Japan?
Give correct details.
Are you going anywhere else during your stay –
"No". If you are going to some other place give correct details.
Are you staying in a hotel?
Give the details of the hotel
Group Coordination

Always move fast. Especially when it is a Group it's difficult to control and coordinate. To overcome, group leader and sub leaders must detail young members to assist elderly members, by taking their belongings if needed.

Transport to Head Temple

When you come out from immigration, take tickets for the public transport (bus or train). If you have got any other transport arrangement check on it.

On the way bus will stop at service areas. First remember where your bus stop and identification sine of the bus. If it is only for your group have 'Sri Lanka' board front. Quickly go to wash room, eat or drink. You have to come before exact time that the bus leaves. Especially if it is a public transport they will leave you and go if you get late. Collect garbage and put it to the correct bin. Do not keep inside the bus when you get down.

Taxi Information: Take a taxi from the bus stop to go to Head Temple. Only 3 passengers can go in one taxi. (Max 4)

Important Note

Japanese people work on time. We have to adjust according to it. Time is 'TIME'.

Do your Gongyo. You should do the Gongyo before leaving the airport or inside the flight according to the timings.

Check-in Process

Proceed to Head Temple. After arriving at the Head Temple report to Tozan office or pre-arrangedlodging temple and meet Priest in charge or an Assistant Priest. You have to behave in well manner, until you leave Head Temple. (You have to find your lodging templebefore the arrival)

During Your Stay

You should help each other during your stay in the Head Temple. Be very careful when you are in the lodging temple. There could be other foreign members with you in the same room.

Ceremony Attendance

If you are attending for a ceremony need to cope up with Tozan staff. Always be on time for every program. Help other members as well as foreign members if needed. Read ceremony schedule carefully and refer time to time to avoid unnecessary delays/problems.

Check-in at temple lodging
Participate in Gongyo ceremonies
Worship before the Dai-Gohonzon
Audience with High Priest NichinyoShonin
Explore temple grounds and historic buildings

Map of Head Temple and important locations will be provided during your visit.

Key Places to Visit:
Hoando (Treasure Hall)

The main hall housing important Buddhist treasures and artifacts.

Mutsubo (Six Priests' Hall)

Historic hall commemorating the six senior priests designated by Nichiren Daishonin.

Sho-Hondo

The magnificent main worship hall of Taisekiji.

Temple Gardens & Mt. Fuji Views

Beautiful temple grounds with scenic views of Mt. Fuji.

Tip

Take time to explore the temple grounds peacefully. Each location has its own spiritual significance and historical importance.

Arrange Transport

Arrange your transport one day before you leave Head Temple. (Book Taxies, confirming buses)

Prepare to Leave

Get ready early as possible. Clean your lodging temple. Check wash rooms. Unload garbage in to correct place. Check your bags and documents before leave the Head Temple.

Show Gratitude

Thank everyone at the Head Temple those who helped you during the stay. Show your gratitude of thanks to them.

Travel to Hotel

Leave Head Temple early as possible if you go by public transport. Buy bus/train tickets as soon as you reach the relevant location to go to Narita/Tokyo. Stay closer to the bus stop or where the train stops.

Have a quick meal. Do not take food inside the bus or train as it is not the correct manner. Dump garbage in to correct bin. Before get down from the bus/train check your bags and other items. Help other to unload their bags etc.

At the Hotel

After you get down find the way to the hotel. Generally bus stop at the airport. After arrive at the hotel go to respective rooms that is pre planned. Help other members to carry their bags to their rooms. Inside the rooms there can be mini fridges with food stuff. Do not eat as you have to pay higher price for them. If you are going to take meals through the hotel, do not waste food. Serve little first. If you need more serve yourself. Keep the bed, wash room clean. Using wash room is another problem that our members face as instructions are in Japanese language. Therefore be careful. When you are going to vacate the room rearrange it nicely. Do not take any item in the hotel room as souvenirs. Show the standards of Sri Lankan people. Behave nicely at the hotel as there are other guests.

Important

Make sure you take all your belongings. Do not leave any item that you are not taking in the room. Dump them in garbage dump.

Hotel Departure

If you are using hotel shuttle service to the airport, be on time at the reception. Thank hotel staff before you leave as our members may come back to the same hotel again.

At the Airport

As soon you arrive at the airport find where the ticketing counter is. Be closer to it and keep all your baggage together. Do not take any item given by unknown people to take to their relatives in Sri Lanka. Always there should be one or two members to look after the bags if there is more time for check in. Do not carry metal or unauthorized items in your pockets or hand bags. (It detects in the metal detector machine).

Important Note:
  • a. There are 2 main airports in Japan. Check it, whether it is Haneda, or Narita
  • b. Be at every place well before the given time. When you have time you have a free mind.
  • c. Before you leave for the airport, put everything metallic you're taking with you—watch keys, coins, jewelry, pens, chains, et al—in zip lock plastic bags and pack them in your carry-on. Do not carry liquid items, lighters; sharpen items in your hand luggage.
At the arrival in Sri Lanka

Havehigh spirit same as when you were at the Head Temple. Help each other. Always remember everything happens according to a karmic retribution and it is Cause & Effect.

Share Your Experience

Share your experience and encourage other membersto make a pilgrimage to Head Temple and to develop their faith.

Temple Activities and Ceremonies

Important Reminders
  • Therefore be at Hoando early. Attending Gokaihi means audience with Dai Gohonzon. When attending the ceremony you should pay your heartfelt gratitude to Dai Gohonzonsama and three Threshers. Further you are getting only opportunity to connect with Three Great Secret Laws at one time. Listen to High Priest's sermon with your hands held in a gesture of prayer.
  • Do not rub the Juzu beads at any function, especially at Gokaihiceremony andOshitoraGongyo.
  • You have protect the Gokaihi ticket given from Tozan office. (Hang into your neck)
  • Do not give your Gokaihi ticket to any other person or leave unattended.

Be on Time at every place

Ushitora Gongyo

Please keep these instructions in your heart and mind as Ushitora Gongyo is a very important in Nichiren Shoshu practice.

  1. Obtain tickets for UshitoraGongyo previous day from Priest in charge.
  2. Wear sweater or a jacket, muffle, and gloves to protect yourself from cold weather.
  3. Be on time.
  4. After entering the Kyakuden, please be quiet and wait for High Priest to enter. (You may chant Daimoku from your mind)
  5. The High Priest will chant 3 Daimoku to the Gohonzon and then turn to east and chant 3 Daimoku before beginning to resite the Hoben chapter. (this Daimoku is only chanted by the High Priest and no one else)
  6. When you hear Daimoku from the loudspeaker you should chant along with it.
  7. Hiki Daimoku (prolonged Daimoku) is not chanted over the loudspeakers. Only the High Priest's voice should follow.
  8. After completion of the five prayers of Gongyo, the High Priest will move to the 'Yohaido' that is located on to the left side of the Gohonzon. You should move your body in the direction of the 'Yohaido' and do Gongyo with the High Priest.
  9. After Yohaido GongyoThe High Priest will move to the 'Mutsubo' located next to Kyakuden to perform mornig Gongyo. Therefore please do not make any noise whilst you are leaving

General Meetings

  1. If you are attending a ceremony, need to attend General Meetings and various other functions. Always remember to be on time and follow instructions given by supporting staff.
  2. Maintain high standards of discipline and kindness to other members.
  3. You will be given a transmitting device by supporting staff for every meeting. You should keep it with you without misplacing. They will give operating instructions before starting a meeting.

Behavior and Conduct at Head Temple

It is not the matter to say that 'I attended the ceremony or Tozan', but it should be 'We attended the ceremony or Tozan'. As an example if a member forget to attend 'Ushitora Gongyo' as he fallen sleep, wake the member and make him to go for the Gongyo. It is the spirit of a 'Bodhisathwa of the earth'. Always think about the whole group even though you are a normal member. The group leader may not be able to look in to everything. Always assist him. Assist helping staff and other foreign members during meals, cleaning etc.

When you have to go out of Head Temple premises behave in the same manner as there are Japanese members surrounding. Visit mention places in this manual. Take full advantage of your visit in high sprit with seeking mind even you face any adversity situation. The things happening during the Tozan has a meaning. (Cause and Effect). Always remember that you have come to pay your heartfelt gratitude to 'Three Threshers' and to 'Three Great Secret Laws'. Taisekiji is the place where all these dwell.

Until you leave Head Temple bein patient and calm at every time. Correct if any other member is in a mistake in correct way. Do not find fault on him or her in any difficult situation chant Daimoku.

Gokuyo

Gokuyo is very important. During NichirenDaishonin's time members came to see him with Gokuyo and other gifts. Appreciate everyone who made your dream come through. Thank to Dai-Gohonzonsama at every Gokaihi ceremony for giving an opportunity to you to visit Taisekiji Head Temple.

Representing Sri Lanka

Behave nicely as you represent Sri Lanka. We have a very long way to go in this journey. Show the Priests and other Japanese supporting staff that we are well above than others when it comes to True Buddhism.

Gokaihi Ceremony (Audience with the Dai-Gohonzon)

The most important ceremony in your Tozan pilgrimage is Gokaihi ceremony. We are allowed to participate in the Gokaihi ceremony due to the great mercy and compassion of the High Priest, for the sake of pure-mined believers who greatly yearn for the Dai-Gohonzon. Punctuality is very important. Doors will close for the members who do not turn up at given time.

Places to Visit in the Temple Premises

(Refer Head Temple Map)

Map of Head Temple Taisekiji
Map of Head Temple Taisekiji

The map shows the layout of Taisekiji Head Temple with all important buildings, lodging temples, and facilities marked in both Japanese and English.

Visual Guide - Lodging Temple Procedures

Important Note

The following visual guides demonstrate proper procedures for staying at the lodging temple. Please study these carefully before your visit and follow all instructions during your stay.

Temple Buildings and Facilities
Five-Story Pagoda

Historic pagoda structure at Taisekiji

Lodging Temple Exterior

Traditional Japanese temple lodging facilities

Lodging Temple Room Setup

Proper procedures for arranging your lodging space:

Step 1: Luggage Storage

Store luggage in designated areas. Do not drag wheeled suitcases on tatami mats.

Step 2: Tatami Mat Care

Handle tatami mats with care. Always wear socks when walking on tatami.

Step 3: Room Organization

Keep personal items organized and maintain cleanliness at all times.

Bedding Arrangement Procedures

Evening Setup:

  1. Retrieve futon bedding from storage closets
  2. Lay out the base mat (shikibuton) on the tatami floor
  3. Place the mattress pad evenly on the base
  4. Add sheets and blankets as needed
  5. Position pillows at the head of the bedding
  6. Ensure bedding does not point feet toward the altar

Morning Cleanup:

  1. Fold blankets and sheets neatly
  2. Fold the futon mattress in thirds
  3. Stack all bedding components properly
  4. Return bedding to designated storage areas
  5. Vacuum the tatami mat area thoroughly
  6. Ensure room is clean before leaving
Do's
  • Always wear socks on tatami mats
  • Fold bedding neatly each morning
  • Keep your area clean and organized
  • Help other members if needed
  • Follow the cleaning schedule
  • Respect quiet hours
Don'ts
  • Don't drag luggage on tatami mats
  • Don't leave bedding out during the day
  • Don't point feet toward the altar when sleeping
  • Don't disturb other members
  • Don't leave personal items scattered
  • Don't forget to turn off lights when leaving
Meal Times and Pantry Usage
Meal Schedule

Follow the designated meal times at the lodging temple. Meals are typically served in the common dining area.

  • Breakfast: Early morning after Gongyo
  • Lunch: Midday
  • Dinner: Evening
Pantry Guidelines
  • Label all personal food items with your name and country
  • Store items properly in designated areas
  • Clean up after yourself immediately
  • Respect others' food and space
  • Dispose of waste in proper bins
Common Areas and Shared Facilities
Washroom Facilities

Bring your toiletries in a bag. Wear appropriate clothing when going to washrooms. Clean up after use.

Tea/Coffee Area

Clean kettles and cups after use. Wipe tables before putting items away. Keep area tidy.

Waste Disposal

Separate waste according to Japanese recycling rules. Use designated bins for different types of waste.

Transportation Visual Reference
Bus Transportation

Keisei Bus and Yokisoba Express services connect Narita Airport to Shinfuji Station. Keep your bus tickets safe and note the bus identification.

Taxi Service

From Shinfuji Station to Tokohibo takes 30-40 minutes by taxi. Save taxi driver contact numbers for return journey.

Remember

These visual guides are meant to help you prepare for your stay at the lodging temple. Actual procedures may vary slightly, so always follow the instructions given by the temple staff and senior members during your visit. Maintain a respectful and cooperative attitude throughout your stay.

Annexures

Annexure 'a' - Instructions in Sinhala on Tozan pilgrimage

Detailed instructions in Sinhala language for Sri Lankan members. Please refer to the printed manual for complete Sinhala instructions.

Annexure 'b' - Check list of items you should take

Important: Suitable luggage and hand luggage. Hand luggage should be small one that could be inserting in flight cabin. Damage bags should not take. Male members can take a pouch to take important documents/ money to wear around your waist. Ladies suitable hand bag. Inside put your details in case of any emergency.

Luggage Guidelines
  • When you leave Sri Lanka, can tag must paste to the luggage with Head Temple address. Also you can put written in the side pockets if in any case the tags hang to the bag falls. Take a sellotape role for all members needed.
  • Identification mark should put to luggage. (All the members should have a same type)
  • Pad locks. Set of extra keys should give to another member with your details. Always put padlock for your hand luggage for security reasons.
  • Do not carry any unauthorized items in the hand luggage. (e.g knifes, scissors, lighters, liquid etc)
Clothing Requirements

Select your cloths as per the duration of stay. Do not carry unnecessary cloth. When you selecting your cloths concern on below, as you are a representative from Sri Lanka.

  • Number of days you attending Gokaihi ceremony.
    (Appearance with Dai Gohonzon)
  • Number of days you attend Ushitora Gongyo.
  • Cloth for any other special event you attend.
  • Gents full suit, ladies saris for ceremonies.
  • For other activities such as shopping, site seen. You can wear same cloths at the hotel when you return.
Winter Clothing

Take 2-3 hangers.

Always wear best cloths for all important ceremonies. You do not need to take lot of cloth as you don't get sweat.

Take one winter cloth with muffler/cap, scarf for use in the morning. Always wear a sweater to cover even it is not cold as we are not use for that climate.

Take enough socks as we have to wear to every place. Enough undergarments as we cannot wash our cloth during our stay in Head Temple. (Take separate small cloth bag to put dirty cloths as it could smell)

Personal Care Items
  • Take your shaving kit, cosmetic bag in a plastic bag as you have to take them to wash room that are little far from lodging room. Need to wear suitable cloth when you go for shower. (e.g track kit)
  • Take a small cloth/plastic bag to take towel and other items when you go for shower. Do not carry them in your hand. Take good pair of slippers/canvas shoes to go for shower.
  • Should take cold cream and lip balm for use. As soon you lands apply lip balm your lips could get harm due to cold.
Practical Items
  • You can use small torch or torch in your phone as we cannot disturb other members in the early morning by switching on lights.
  • If you take any food item need to wrap tightly where the smell could not come out. (As our food items are smelly). Japanese people are very concern on food poisoning. In the Head Temple you must very careful when eating food that you take. Always keep in pantry with your name and country written.
  • Any other item you require can take. Should not exceed the weight as you may bring items from Japan on your way.
Gongyo Stool

Gongyo stool – You may take your Gongyo stool which should be 6" high. Always remember to sit behind other members as it can obstruct other members view.

Official Overseas Believers Tozan Guidelines

Nichiren Shoshu Head Office Overseas Department - July 30, 2018

Important: Below, you will find important guidelines for "Twenty-sixth High Priest Nichinkan Shonin Memorial Tozan for Overseas Believers 2017". We ask that the group coming on this tozan holds an orientation ceremony in which the general members can clarify and have a thorough understanding of the points made in these guidelines.

Head Temple Taisekiji is an austere place of training for faith and practice where the Dai-Gohonzon of the High Sanctuary resides. For the sake of grand success of this tozan, make each second of time spent there your Buddhist practice by strictly adhering to each point made below.

Person in Charge of the Group during Tozan
  • Please appoint one person in your group to serve as a leader; a person who is responsible for the group. Also appoint a sub-leader (an assistant to the leader) for each group of 8-10 persons.
  • Those who are selected as the leader and sub-leader will be responsible for the assembly, guiding, and proper conduct of the members on tozan. Also, they will be in charge of taking care of the translation devices.
Travel Insurance

All members requesting to make a pilgrimage to the Head Temple are also asked to purchase travel insurance (in the past we have had members on tozan who were required to pay astronomical amounts for medical related expenses in cases of emergency due to hospitalization, transportation costs, and so forth).

*Please make sure that your insurance can cover your pre-existing medical conditions.

Travel Agency or Bus Company

Please refrain from hiring an unauthorized travel agency or bus company.

Physically Disabled/Chronically-ill/Ailing Individuals

Please refrain from participation of uneasiness in physical obstacle (one used a wheelchair) or health as possible. The reasons are as follows:

  1. The ceremonies are to be attended by the representative Hokkeko members. This matter has been already informed to all of Japanese Hokkeko members as well.
  2. On this tozan, you will be requested to act as a member of the group along the tight schedule. Therefore even a healthy person needs to become a burden when one considers jet lag or long flight.
  3. On this tozan, there are the places where are difficult and danger for a person with a wheelchair to go.
Guidelines upon Arrival and Departure
  • Arrivals and departures will be coordinated at the bus terminal in front of the Soichibo (Please do not use the front of the Tokohibo for getting on and off the bus).
  • Each group leader must come to the tozan center at the Tokohibo 1st floor immediately after arrival at the Head Temple.
  • Each group leader is responsible for preparing payment for the Gokuyo of Gokaihi Ceremony and meal fees for all members in his or her group.
General Guidelines to Follow during Your Stay
  • Strictly observe all instructions and directions from the Overseas Department.
  • Be on schedule time.
  • Please refrain from any selfish conduct.
  • No drinking of alcoholic beverages while on tozan.
  • No smoking except in designated areas.
  • We prohibit members from leaving the Head Temple grounds at night.
  • Please do not raise your voice unnecessarily on the Head Temple grounds.
While at the Lodging Temple
  • Please take strict care of personal valuables. The Head Temple will not accept responsibility for any lost items.
  • Please be strict about lights-out time. Have consideration toward people who are trying to sleep (Getting enough sleep is an important factor in maintaining health while on tozan).
  • Please be strict about wake-up time. Do not wake people up before the wake-up time.
  • Dispose of wastes properly according to the labels on the wastebaskets (usually, 1. Burnable; 2. Cans; 3. Plastic bottles and 4. Glass bottles).
  • The members will be responsible for the cleaning-up of lodging temple before they leave the Head Temple.
  • Refrain from washing clothes during your stay at the Head Temple.
Dining
  • We ask that everyone help in the preparation of meals (please help in setting up the tables, arranging the meals, and cleaning up afterwards).
  • Please wash your own teacups and kettles after use.
Lavatory
  • Please wear the plastic sandals provided when entering the toilet area.
  • Please use toilets in a cleanly fashion, and inform all the members on how to use Japanese-style toilets beforehand.
  • Please do not use the sinks in the lavatory for washing your body or hair.
Note on Flushable Toilets
  • Flush the water and toilet paper used, every time after use.
  • The used toilet paper must be flushed away in water, do not put it in a lavatory wastebasket.
  • Sanitary napkins must NOT be flushed. They can be thrown into the wastebasket in the corner of the stall (do NOT flush away any other paper products except the provided toilet paper).
Bedding
  • Each person can use only one set of Japanese bedding. Do not use extra bedding for yourself.
  • People should do their own bed making. Please make sure that you put away the bedding when not in use (except for the sick).
  • Please do not use the provided pillows as a cushion when sitting on your knees (neither during the day, Gongyo nor Ceremonies). Please bring your own towel if you need one.
  • After bathing, please do not use sheets to dry your body. A reminder to bring a towel of your own.
  • If you polluted the bedding, do not use it with the other bedding. Please tell the support staff.
Camera, Video, Audio Recording

Any recordings using the above and any other devices are strictly prohibited in the places for ceremonies and other prohibited areas.

※Photography is prohibited during Gongyō and Shōdai-kai in the lodging temple except those who apply the PRESS and wear the armband of it.

Usage of Chairs During the Ceremonies (including Ushitora Gongyō)
  • For these ceremonies, the use of a chair is not allowed.
  • However, you are allowed to use a zaisu (a stool that supports you while sitting on your knees) approximately 15 centimeters in height.
  • * While you are allowed use the zaisu approximately 15 centimeters in height in the Mieido, you may use the zaisu approximately 30 centimeters in height ONLY at the rearmost in the Kyakuden and Dai-Kyō.
  • * Those who use any oversized zaisu or stool will be asked to sit behind others in the ceremony places or area through or stay. In addition, the attendance is requested to sit straight in the ceremony place.

Also, please decline by the same reason about a child under 12 years old.

Please consult the Overseas Department in advance about the above person if they request to participate in it for any special reason.

In a case except the above, if a senior member and/or a member who has never attended tozan will participate in this tozan, their group is requested to make enough care for them on the tozan.

First Aid and Medications
  • Within your group, please make a team for first aid staff, or select a person responsible for first aid. We ask that the team/individual provide care for simple, non-serious ailments.
  • Please bring a First Aid Kit prepared for your group. (Include medications such as laxative, stomach medicine, cold medicine, remedy and prevention for insect bites, pain & fever reducer, throat lozenges/drops, Band-Aid, etc.)
  • If anybody is currently on prescribed medications, please have them bring enough medication(s) to last throughout tozan, and some extra just in case. Also, have the name of the medication ready for information.
  • Please bring the appropriate medication if in the past you have had any of the following: high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney problems, diabetes, or asthma. Although it is rare, the stress involved in a tozan could trigger an outbreak. A word of advice would be to bring medication to prevent this mishap, and/or a medication to take if it occurs.
  • Before making a tozan pilgrimage, please surely contact Overseas Department in advance if anyone who has unused insulin in refrigerator before injecting oneself with it. For instance, it is necessary to store and keep condition needs particular medical treatment within your group. For instance, it is necessary to store and keep unused insulin in refrigerator before injecting oneself with it.
  • Do not hesitate to inform support staffs if you feel unwell.
Currency Exchange
  • Please have all the necessary currency exchanged prior to your arrival at the Head Temple.
  • There is no foreign currency exchange on or near by the Head Temple grounds.
  • The Overseas Department will not handle any exchange of Japanese bill/coin.
Shoes
  • We inform you in advance that you must take your shoes off every time when entering a building. Please think of ways to "mark" your shoes so that they won't be mistakenly taken (example: marked/labeled laundry pin on shoes).
  • There are many steps on the Head Temple grounds. We advise you to wear comfortable shoes instead of high-heeled ones.
Using a Zaisu

If you are using a zaisu, you must bring a small towel to place between the zaisu and tatami (Japanese-style mat) so as not to damage the surface of the tatami.

Noises Concerning the Gokaihi and Other Occasions when the High Priest Leads Gongyō
  • Do not make unnecessary noises/talk loudly.
  • When the High Priest is giving his prayers after the recitation of Sutra and Shōdai (chanting Daimoku), please remain quiet.
  • Prayer beads are not intended for being rubbed. Do not make noise by rubbing your beads together.
  • Please listen to the High Priest's sermon for the Gokaihi with your hands held together in prayer position.
  • At Ushitora Gongyō, during the first two and Sanshō (chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo three times) and when the High Priest is at the Yōhaijo, the worship hall through we worship the Dai-Gohonzon from afar, the Daimoku Sanshō is chanted only by the High Priest. Please do not chant with the High Priest.
  • After Ushitora Gongyō is over, the High Priest will conduct Gongyō at the Mutsubo. Please refrain from making any noise and talking when leaving.
  • Please avoid clothing that discloses the skin, wear stockings or socks at all times.
Note
  • Please do not bring anything illegal under the Japanese Law.
  • Pay phones are installed only at few places in the Head Temple so you please prepare your own device for phone calling (e.g. setting international roaming service or renting a cell phone in Japan by yourself). Likewise those who need to use Internet please prepare necessary service (e.g. renting mobile WiFi or buying prepaid sim card for internet) by yourself. *The internet device installed in any lodging temple is NOT belonged to or maintained by the Overseas Department.
  • It is a good idea to bring hangers (for clothing) of your own.
  • Please follow the designated shower schedule in order to avoid congestion.
  • Please bring your own towel and soap for bathing.
Annexure 'c' - Duties and Responsibilities of Group Leader and Sub Group Leaders

Group Leader should have close coordination with the Communicator and Tozan committee.

Group Leader Responsibilities:
  • From the beginning GL is responsible for his team. GL should give responsibilities to his group members, such as arranging social sessions, arranging transport, collecting money for gifts etc.
  • GL should brief all his group members to be at the visa office, airport and other places on given time and in proper dress.
  • Time to time he/she should check whether the members are aware of what they have to do.
  • Brief the members on Tozan with the help of committee.
  • Maintain high standards and discipline all the time among his group.
  • GL should advice (strictly) if any member behaves in selfish or ill-discipline manner during Tozan pilgrimage especially at the Head Temple.
  • At the Head Temple GL is responsible for meal distribution, bedding arrangements and cleaning of lodging area. GL should nominate members in his group for each and every area. GL should brief his group members every area very carefully and find that the members are aware on procedures on Tozan.
  • GL should prepare a schedule with the help of the committee to have a smooth and nice pilgrimage. (Should brief his group)
  • GL should communicate positively with Priests and supporting staff at the Head Temple.
  • Brief members at the Head Temple on activities. Maintain unity among the group.
  • GL is responsible to look in to members' health and other problems when needed.
  • GL should be ready to face any matter with regard to finance. (Can take a Credit Card for any emergency)
  • Maintain a good repo with Priests, supporting staff and members from other countries.
  • Sub Group Leaders must always assist GL in his duties and other work.
After Returning

After returning GL should brief the communicator and the committee on their Tozan. (both positive and negative). This will enable the committee to improve other members who are going on Tozan.

Passport Management

Soon after getting out of Immigration at Narita airport all passports of members' should collect and keep in a safe place. Those will be handed over again at the airport when you are leaving Japan. (This is depend on the members who are going on Tozan)

Soon after a group of members decide to go on Tozan he should prepare an 'Action Plan' has given to his team to overcome any delays and confusions. Sample of an Action Plan is as follows:

Sample Action Plan
Checking of documentsOn 17th (Mr. .....)
Submitting bank statements, leave letters and other documents (checking 28th). Existing Bank statements 25th of Oct.- complete by 25th
Appling for visa- Last week of Oct or 1st week of November
Buying gift and other items- 10th Nov
Flight bookings, Travel insurance -Mr./ Mrs. ...................................
Hotel bookings -Mr./ Mrs. ...................................
Financial and other matters -Mr./ Mrs. ...................................
Buying of gifts for Priests, tea / coffee packets,
Transport arrangements & Payments in SL & JPN.
Payments in Head Temple - Meal expenses, Gokaihi money, Toba money
Any other financial matters – Hotel Expenses, Extra Meals,
Common Items need for pilgrimage (colour tags/ address written tags for bags, cloths/brushes to clean bags at the H/T etc)
Chanting for the success of the Tozan– Sundays at Mr. ..........................'s house
Finalizing -11th Nov
Annexure 'd' - Special Instructions and Instructions given in the Tozan Familiarization video
General Instructions:
  1. Strictly watch the Tozan familiarization video 2-3 time though you have gone several times on Tozan.
  2. Read instructions given by Overseas Department on every Ceremony. If you go on a personal Tozan you could read general instruction given by Overseas Department.
  3. Be on time for all activities.
  4. Please refrain from any selfish conduct that will disrupts the unity of the group.
  5. Do not smoke. If you need smokein designated area. (outside buildings)
  6. No cameras, video or audio recording devices are allowed in Ushitora Gongyo, Gokaihi and General Meetings.
At the Lodging Temple:
  1. Do not drag suitcase with wheels on the tatami mat. Other members should help the members who are in difficult to carry.
  2. Take off your shoes when you enter the carpet area as shown in the video.
  3. Always wear socks at the lodging temple.
  4. Responsibility of your valuables are on you. Head Temple will not take responsibility for any article lost during Tozan. If you found any article must handed over to the Tozan office or office in the lodging temple.
  5. Do not point your feet at the alter when you are sleeping.
  6. Every member is responsible for maintaining neatness within the lodging temple and cleaning at assigned time.
  7. Be strict about lights off time. Do not disturb other members. Getting enough sleep is an important health factor on Tozan. Do not wake other members before wake up time. Take care of personal alarm clocks that should not disturb other members.
  8. When you are leaving close the windows, turn off the lights and air conditions / heaters.
  9. Dispose of wastes properly according to the labels on the wastebaskets.
Dining:
  1. Members who are designated to prepare the meals should setup tables, distribute meals, preparing tea, and cleaning up at the end.
  2. Be careful when you are eating as food can fall on to the Tatami mat.
  3. Clean the kettle, tea cups and wipe tables before putting them away.
  4. You may eat in a designated area when needed other than the meal time.
  5. Please keep the lodging temple neat. Make sure you vacuum the room after supper since you place bedding on the tatami in the same room.
Bathrooms and Shower Instructions
Bathrooms:
  1. Always use plastic sandals when you enter the bath room. Keep them in a correct way after use.
  2. Do not wash your hair or body in the bathroom sinks.
  3. Do not drop water inside the bath room. If there is water please wipe using the cloths kept in the bathroom.
  4. Use commode or squatting pan and clean it after use. Do not keep toilet tissues.
Shower Time:
  1. Members must find out the shower time and designated place.
  2. You have to go at given time and come back at correct time.
  3. Wear suitable dress as you are going out of lodging room.
  4. Put all your shower items including your towel in a cloth bag.
  5. Wipe the shower cubicle after use. Do not keep water on the floor.
Bedding Instructions

Every member is responsible for setting up and putting away his or her own bedding. Two members can get to gather and prepare their bedding as it is easy.

  • Remember to use your bedding carefully. No damage should be done to them. If you feel that any item that is damaged, should inform to supporting staff immediately and replace.
  • Sheets must not use for wiping or drying off.
  • Do not use pillows as cushions when kneeling to chant or eat.
  • Lay the sleeping mattress on the tatami mat on allocated area for each member.
  • Always lay your bedding according to the instructions given in the video.
Head Temple Building
Annexure 'e' - Role and Responsibilities of Tozan Committee

A committee will be appointed by the Communicator with the concern of Priest in Charge. The committee members can change as when needed. Intention of having a committee is to improve the knowledge of members on visa process and to have a smooth process without any complications. The committee should keep the communicator brief and aware as when needed.

The committee should always look at the positive side of a member when dealing with them who have applied to go on Tozan.

Role and Responsibilities:
  1. Encourage members to go on Tozan by briefing the importance of it.
  2. Brief Tozan procedure when needed.
  3. Check the intention of members who are going of Tozan. If the committee feels that there is doubt on a member, must inform Priest in charge via communicator and get Priest in Charge's instructions.
  4. Inform members on Tozan schedule send by Overseas Department. (Have it in a notice board and via e-mail etc)
  5. Checking of new procedures on submission of visa.
  6. Collect applications and other documents from members.
  7. Submitting of applications via communicator to Priest in Charge
  8. Checking of documents if needed.
  9. Coordinating Tozan arrangements via communicator with Head Temple.
  10. Checking of transport arrangements in Japan and other required matters.
  11. Helping members to do flight and hotel bookings.
  12. Helping members to make an appointment to visa office if needed. Coordinating members who are going to submit visa.
  13. Arranging chanting sessions for members who are going on Tozan.
  14. Brief and explain on Tozan orientation video.
  15. Update Tozan manual when needed with the approval of Priest in Charge.
Annexure 'f' - Application for Requesting Approval to go on Tozan
Important Instructions

Every Sri Lankan Nichiren Shoshu member must submit this Application to the Tozan committee according to guidelines and instructions mentioned below. Please note that this will ensure speedy and accurate visa processing and other arrangements to go on Tozan without hassle and delays. After receiving this application only, the Committee will take steps to inform the Head Temple about your Tozan request.

Application Guidelines:
  1. Fill the application in English in clear and neat hand writing.
  2. All the details must be correct.
  3. Application should hand over to Tozan committee minimum 2 months prior to the date hoping to visit Visa Office.
  4. All required documents should be handed over on given date to obtain permission from Head Temple.
  5. A member can apply for visa on his/ her own after receiving invitation letter from Head Temple.
  6. Neither the Head Temple nor the Tozan committee will not hold any responsibility if the visa has been rejected due to delays on submitting of documents, incorrect documents and forge details submitted by the member. Further it is the sole discretion of the Embassy to issue Visa to your application.
  7. Member should always keep close coordination with the committee during the whole process.
  8. If a member was unable to go on Tozan after receiving invitation letter and completing of all other arrangements, he or she has to settle any payment incurred by Head Temple or other member/s for the intended Tozan in proportionate basis (Meals expenses at Head Temple, Hotel booking or flight booking cost etc)
  9. Please note that this is not an Application, this Application is for reference of the Tozan Committee only.
Details Required:

1. Full name (as in the passport)

2. Surname (as in the passport)

3. Other names: (As in the Passport)

4. Current Address

5. Contact Numbers: Home ................... Mobile ...................

6. Date of Birth

7. Age

8. Gender

9. Current Occupation

10. Passport Number

11. Passport Expiry Date

12. Gokaihi Received Date

13. Gohonzon Received date or whether the family members are chanting or Not

14. Whether the family members are chanting or Not

15. First Tozan?

16. Previous Tozans (Years)

17. Wheel Chair required or Not

18. Contact number of Other members going on Tozan

19. Few names of Other members going on Tozan

20. Tozan: Year ............... Month............... Days ...........(including traveling days)

21. Any Special Request

Signature ........................... Date ...........................

For Office Use:

Stage 1

Application submitted on :...................................

Tozan dates :...................................

Approval Received on :...................................

Annexure 'g' - Sample of Tozan Activity Plan

Tozan Activity Plan - Mr & Mrs....................................................

13th to 20th September 2018 - Personal Tozan

Transport Arrangements

I believe you can use Keisei Bus and Yokisoba express.

Please check the below website to check the time schedule:

Pre-Departure Checklist
  1. Recheck the items that you take. Keep ready everything by 11th Sep.
  2. Flight and hotel Booking confirmation. (on line booking)
  3. 13th (Thursday) Leave home early. Be at the BIA at least 2 hours before the departure, because if there is a problem you have enough time to settle it. (Check Passport/ticket etc. in hand luggage. (buy Yen at the airport if needed)
  4. Whilst Travelling inside the flight. (look after the luggage). Have tags in bags.
  5. 14th Arrival at Narita. Get out quickly from customs as there is a rush. Be together so they can ask questions.
  6. Booking of Bus tickets at Narita AP. Check the place where the bus stop (front of terminal). Eat at the AP and buy something to eat on the way. If you have taken any food eat. Take small snack to eat inside the bus if it did not stop on the way. (collect the litter before you get down)
Booking Information

10:30 A.M Take a bus to "Shinfuji Station" from Narita Airport Terminal 2

5110 Japanese yen per person.

("Keisei Bus bound for Takaoka Shako")

Arrival at Shinfuji Station

14:57 AM Arrival at "Shinfuji Station"

  1. Keep the bags closer to the bus halt few minutes before the arrival. Bus comes on exact time. Bus might stop at several places. Stick to the time does not go far as bus might leave. Identifying of your bus is difficult. Therefore have system/sign. Keep the bus clean.
  2. After arriving at Fujinomiya busstation, Eat. There are food stalls inside the busstand.
  3. After arriving at Shinfuji station, please take a taxi to "Tokohibo" at Taisekiji. It takes about 30-40 minutes to "Tokohibo" by taxi. (Taxi fare is approximately 7000 Japanese yen per a taxi.) Total fare is 7,500 Japanese yen for taxi fare per person
  4. Take Taxi driver's contact numbers. You can use when you are comming from Head Temple to come to the town.
  5. Report to Tokohibo office and get instructions. Hon Reverands will be there. Take cloths to clean bags as shown in the vedio.
  6. Lodging temple.- Behave as in the instructions film. " Be on time for every activity"
  7. Buy tickets/passes for Gokaihi ceremony from Tozan office. Take instructions/ticket for Ohsithora Gongyo from Tokohibo office in the evening daily for next day.
  8. Pantry – Keep food stuff properly. (Tap with name and country)
  9. Hand over Toba applications and inform the date that you are comming for offering Toba.
  10. Hand over gifts to reverands. (logging temple too. In 'Sri Lanka' Bag)
  11. Go to Seikado to by accessories. There are places in the inside the Temple too. Buy magazines, books.
  12. Visit Miyorenji Temple. Meet Hon Rev Urushibata. offer gifts/offering.
  13. Visit exsibition hall, five story pagodo, cemetry, Ever chanting Temple.
  14. Previous day after noon book bus tickets from Head Temple (Rev will help). Write your first names and give to Hon Rev ). Book taxi too.
  15. Leave Head Temple around early. Take a bus from Fujinomiyo town. As soon you get down from taxi buy bus tickets and ask the arival time of the bus.(stay near the halt.) Get some thing to eat
Departure and Hotel Stay

from the restaurant near by. Don't go far.! there is a Police post near ticketing counter.! keep your baggages near the bushalt. If you miss the bus can go in a bullet train. Railway station is in the same place.

  1. Bus stop at the Airport. If like, keep baggages at the airport as its eassy. (need to pay) Take only baggages you need to hotel from the AP. Get in to it and go.
  2. Lodghs for one night. There are shuttle service to hotel from the AP. Get in to it and go.
  3. Arrive at hotel. (Meet Mr. Gamini). Breakfast will be given, check.
  4. Go to Narita Temple (if like)
  5. Shopping- Take visiting cards of the hotel, for any emergency you can come back alone.
  6. Keep your bags ready and check your items previous night.
  7. Wake up call. Keep the alarm
  8. Do Gongyo early in a one room or seperatly. quick breakfast and leave hotel to Air port. Be early. at the reception as the bus leave on time from hotel to the AP. don't miss it. Go early to the AP (check rooms before you leave).
  9. Keep the baggages and stay closer to the Check in counter.
  10. Arrive at CBD. (transport arrangments should cordinate before you leave SL). Check baggages.
Gifts and Offerings

Gifts – Hon Ren Urshibata, Rev Shiba, Rev Hori, Rev Mitani, Supporting staff, Logging temple.

Gokuyo – Dai –Gohohzonsama, Hon Rev Urshibata's Temple, Lodging temple

Toba – 2000 Yen

Important Note:
  1. There are 2 airports in Japan. Check it, whether it is isHaneda, or Narita
  2. Be at every place well before the given time. When you have time you have a free mind.
  3. Before you leave for the airport, put everything metallic you're taking with you—watch, keys, coins, jewelry, pens, chains, et al—in ziplock plastic bags and pack them in your carry-on
Application Tracking Form
Stage 2

Documents submitted on : :....................................

Flight & Hotel booking details submitted on:................................ (confirm/Not confirm)

Documents checked on : :....................................

Stage 3

Submitted visa application on : :....................................

Visa Received date : :....................................

Guarantor's details (if required) : :....................................................................................................

Remarks if any:...................................................................................................

Additional Annexures
Annexure 'h'

Sample letter to hand over visa documents of other members

Annexure 'i'

Sample letter to take over documents of other members after the visa process

Visa Process

Follow these steps to obtain your visa for travel to Japan. Start the process early to ensure you have all necessary documents before your departure date.

1

Gather Required Documents

Collect all necessary documents for your visa application. Ensure all documents are current and meet the requirements.

Document Checklist:

2

Complete Application Form

Fill out the visa application form completely and accurately. Any errors or omissions may delay processing.

  • Download the form from your nearest Japanese embassy/consulate website
  • Complete all sections in English or Japanese (as required)
  • Sign and date the form
  • Ensure your signature matches the one in your passport
Important: Do not leave any fields blank. If a section doesn't apply to you, write "N/A" or "Not Applicable."
3

Submit Application

Submit your completed application and supporting documents to the Japanese embassy or consulate.

  • Check the embassy/consulate website for submission methods (in-person, by mail, or through visa service)
  • Schedule an appointment if required (some locations require appointments)
  • Pay the visa application fee (fees vary by nationality)
  • Keep your receipt and any tracking numbers for your application
Processing Time: Standard processing takes 5-7 business days, but can vary. Apply at least 3-4 weeks before your departure date.
4

Collect Your Visa

Once your visa is approved, collect your passport with the visa stamp.

  • You will be notified when your passport is ready for collection
  • Bring your receipt and valid ID when collecting your passport
  • Verify all information on the visa is correct (dates, name spelling, etc.)
  • Report any errors immediately to the embassy/consulate
Final Check: Make sure your visa covers your entire travel period and that your passport has at least two blank pages for entry/exit stamps.
5

Complete Visit Japan Web (Before Arrival)

Important: Complete Visit Japan Web before your arrival to avoid wasting time at Japanese immigration and customs!

Visit Japan Web is the official digital service that allows you to complete immigration and customs procedures online before arriving in Japan. This significantly speeds up your entry process at the airport.

What you can do with Visit Japan Web:
  • Complete immigration procedures in advance
  • Submit customs declaration digitally
  • Generate QR codes for faster airport processing
  • Avoid long queues at immigration and customs
Visit Japan Web

Complete this 24-72 hours before your flight

Visit Japan Web - Complete before arrival
Pro Tip: Save the QR codes generated by Visit Japan Web to your phone's photo gallery as backup, in case of internet connectivity issues at the airport.

Need Assistance?

Contact your local Japanese embassy or consulate for visa-related questions:

  • Find your nearest embassy: Japanese Embassy Locator
  • Group coordinator: Contact your pilgrimage group leader for assistance with temple documentation

Important Reminders

  • Start your visa application process at least 4-6 weeks before departure
  • Visa requirements may vary by nationality—check with your local embassy
  • Some countries have visa waiver agreements with Japan for short stays
  • Keep copies of all documents submitted with your application
  • Ensure your passport is in good condition (no damage or missing pages)

Propagation Center - Kollupitiya

Visit our Propagation Center in Kollupitiya for guidance, support, and community connection before your Tozan pilgrimage.

Messages from Our Community

Community Member 1
Dharma Seeker
Long-time Practitioner

"The Propagation Center has been my spiritual home for years. The guidance I received here prepared me beautifully for my first Tozan pilgrimage. The community support is incredible, and the teachings are profound."

Community Member 2
Faith Journey
Tozan Veteran

"Visiting the Propagation Center before my Tozan was essential. The priests provided valuable insights about temple etiquette and the significance of the pilgrimage. I felt truly prepared and spiritually ready."

Community Member 3
Peaceful Mind
New Practitioner

"As a newcomer to Nichiren Shoshu, the Propagation Center welcomed me with open arms. The study sessions and community gatherings helped deepen my understanding and faith before my first pilgrimage to Taisekiji."

Center Information

Nichiren Shoshu Propagation Center

Our Propagation Center in Kollupitiya serves as a spiritual hub for the Sri Lankan Nichiren Shoshu community. Here, members gather for study sessions, ceremonies, and preparation for the sacred Tozan pilgrimage.

Services Available:
  • Tozan preparation guidance
  • Buddhist study sessions
  • Community gatherings
  • Spiritual counseling
  • Ceremony participation
Contact Information:

Address: Kollupitiya, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Visit: Please contact for visiting hours

Community: All sincere seekers welcome

Center Location

Located in the heart of Kollupitiya, easily accessible by public transport and private vehicles.