Tsubosaka-dera Temple

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Tsubosaka-dera Temple

A kosatsu (ancient temple) famous for its "Tsubosaka Reigenki," which is said to seal off eye diseases.

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This ancient temple stands on top of Mt. Tsubosaka, with Mt. Yoshino, famous for its cherry blossoms, to the south and the Nara Basin, home of Manyo, to the north. It is named in the Heian-period books "Makura no Soshi" and "Konjaku Monogatari-shu" ("Tales of Ancient Japan"), etc. According to the "Legends of Minami-hokke-Ji Koro Den" the temple's collection, the temple was founded by Benki Shonin, a priest of Gangouji Temple who had been practicing asceticism on this mountain, and in 703, he put his favorite pot in a hermitage on the hill. He carved a statue of Kannon to enshrine it.

The principal image is the statue of the Juichimen Senju Kannon Zou (eleven-faced thousand-armed Kannon), widely believed to be the Buddha with miraculous powers for eye diseases. Based on a legend describing the miraculous power of the Kannon, "Tsubosaka Reigenki," a joruri and kabuki play depicting the humanistic story of a blind husband and his devoted wife, was created.

The temple area on top of the mountain used to be a large Garan (temple complex) with more than 36 halls and over 60 Shukubo (temple lodging ), but repeated fires destroyed it. The three-story pagoda and the temple's main hall are designated National Important Cultural Properties of Japan.

The temple grounds are also dotted with stone statues created and brought from TENJIKU (Present India) as a return gift for the temple's service projects in India. It is worth taking a stroll through the exotic atmosphere of the temple.

Highlights

  • The main statue of the Juichimen Senju Kannon Zou Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, which is believed to ward off eye diseases.
  • The temple grounds are also dotted with stone statues created and brought from TENJIKU, which have an exotic atmosphere.
  • During the cherry blossom season, the stone statues, halls, and cherry blossoms create a beautiful scene.

Photos

  • The temple grounds on the top of the mountain, The temple grounds are also dotted with stone statues that were created and brought from TENJIKU

    The temple grounds on the top of the mountain, The temple grounds are also dotted with stone statues that were created and brought from TENJIKU

  • The three-story pagoda was rebuilt in 1497 and designated by the national government as an important cultural property

    The three-story pagoda was rebuilt in 1497 and designated by the national government as an important cultural property

  • On the side of the main hall is a statue of Osato, Sawaichi, mentioned in "Tsubosaka Reigenki. "

    On the side of the main hall is a statue of Osato, Sawaichi, mentioned in "Tsubosaka Reigenki. "

  • A springtime tradition. Cherry blossoms and stone statues of Buddha and halls are in harmony with each other

    A springtime tradition. Cherry blossoms and stone statues of Buddha and halls are in harmony with each other

  • Hydrangea season is also beautiful

    Hydrangea season is also beautiful

  • Early summer, surrounded by fresh greenery

    Early summer, surrounded by fresh greenery

Reviews

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  • Alex Cai

    壺阪寺~是隱藏版的櫻花秘境景點哦~因為櫻花滿開時,可以捕捉到高15公尺的大佛座落於花季中的景色哦

Details

Name in Japanese
壷阪寺
Postal Code
635-0102
Address
3 Tsubosaka, Takatoricho, Takaichigun, Nara
Telephone
0744-52-2016
Holiday
Open every day
Hours
8:30am - 5:00pm
Admission
600 yen
Directions
A short walk from the "Tsubosaka-Ji-mae" bus stop by Nara Kotsu Bus from Tsubosaka-Yama Station on the Kintetsu Yoshino Line.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Website
Official Website (Japanese)