Tsubosaka-dera Temple
壷阪寺
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Tsubosaka-dera Temple
Tsubosaka-dera Temple is a historic shrine and temple. We've gathered 2 videos so you can explore it across the seasons on screen.
Minami Hokke-ji Temple is a separate Shingon sect temple located in Tsubosaka, Takatori-cho, Takaichi-gun, Nara Prefecture. Its sango (literally, "mountain name") is Mt. Tsubosaka. The principal image is Eleven-faced Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu. It is commonly known as Tsubosaka-dera Temple. The sixth temple of Saigoku Sanjusanjo. Honzon Shingon: Onba Zara Tama Kiriku Sowakago Eiga: Pure Land of Isago in the Garden of Tsubosaka Filled with Fresh Rock Water
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History & Culture
A Temple for the Eyes
Founded in 703, Tsubosaka-dera (Minami Hokke-ji) has long been venerated for healing eye ailments — a faith immortalized in the play 'Tsubosaka Reigenki.'
Great Stone Buddhas
In gratitude for the temple's relief work in India, Indian artisans carved the giant stone Kannon and reclining Buddha that now stand among its hills.
奈良県高市郡高取町壺阪3
- Bus to Tsubosakadera-mae from Tsubosakayama Stn
8:30–17:00
¥600
Hours and fees are a guide and may change — please check official information before your visit.
