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Okadera
明日香村岡８０６
A temple of the Shugendo Tozan sect located in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture, also known as Japan's first spiritual site for warding off misfortune. The principal image is the Jizo-in Kannon (Avalokiteshvara of the Wish-Fulfilling Wheel), which is the largest clay statue in Japan.
History
The temple is said to have originated when the monk Gi-en built a hall on the site of Okamiyo, the former residence of Prince Kusakabe, a son of Emperor Tenmu. Gi-en sealed an evil dragon in a pond to relieve the people of its troubles, which established the site as Japan's first place for warding off misfortune. During the Edo period, the priest Hozu from Hasedera came to the temple to restore it, and it became a branch temple of the Shugendo Tozan sect.
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Known as Japan's first spiritual site for warding off misfortune.
What visitors say
Located on the mid-slope of a mountain, the temple is characterized by the view from its three-story pagoda and its solemn atmosphere. Next to the main hall, which enshrines one of Japan's largest seated statues of Jizo-in Kannon, there is a counter for Goshuin (shrine calligraphic seal stamps). During light-up events, the autumn leaves and bamboo lanterns create a fantastical landscape. As there are slopes to climb for worship, comfortable shoes are recommended. Shuttle buses and parking lots are also available in the surrounding area.
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
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