📕 Goshuin from visitors
Okadera Main Hall
明日香村岡８０６
A Shingon Buddhist temple of the Tozan sect located in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture. It is also known as Japan's first spiritual site for warding off misfortune. The principal image is the Jizo-in Kannon Bodhisattva, the largest clay statue in Japan.
History
Around the late 7th century, a hall was founded on the site of the Okamiya Palace, where Prince Kusakabe lived, by the priest Gi-en. Because Gi-en sealed a malevolent dragon that was tormenting the people in a pond, the site became known as Japan's first spiritual site for warding off misfortune. In the Edo period, the monk Hozu entered the mountain and restored the temple. It currently belongs to the Shingon Tozan sect.
Auto-generated by AI from web sources (please verify).Source
Blessings
It is known as Japan's first spiritual site for warding off misfortune.
What visitors say
There is a free parking lot within the temple grounds, but the path to the temple is narrow, so caution is required. The illumination period is very beautiful and is popular as a photography spot. At the main hall, you can receive a Goshuin (a temple's calligraphic seal stamp) and make purchases. During specific periods, visitors are allowed to view the inner sanctum.
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:30 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 8:30 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 8:30 – 17:00
- Thursday: 8:30 – 17:00
- Friday: 8:30 – 17:00
- Saturday: 8:30 – 17:00
- Sunday: 8:30 – 17:00
口コミ (...件)
Looking up Okadera Main Hall?
Kaminavi helps you find over 90,000 temples across Japan by map, blessing, and reviews. Its real-time lucky-direction search based on Nine Star Ki even tells you which direction is auspicious for you today. You can also keep your visit records, Goshuin collection, and pilgrimage plans in one place.
What you can do on Kaminavi
Today's Lucky Direction
From where you are now, via Nine Star Ki
Good Days to Visit
Rokuyo & auspicious-day calendar
Power Spots
Highlights in Kinki
Festival Calendar
Annual events in Kinki
Featured Articles
Guides by type of blessing
Worship Etiquette
How to pray at a temple
Visits & Goshuin
Keep a record of every visit