Tsubosaka-ji Temple
Tsubosaka-ji Temple, located in the mountains of Takatori-cho, Nara Prefecture, is a famous temple that is said to have been founded in the Nara period and in 703, and has been widely worshiped as "Kannon of the Eye". . It is also known as the sixth temple of the 33rd Kannon Sacred Ground in Nishikuni and the temple related to Seishonagon, and is visited by many worshipers.
At Tsubosaka-ji Temple, where the nature of the four seasons is rich, cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea in early summer, and autumn leaves in autumn color the precincts. In particular, in the spring, cherry blossoms are in full bloom as if wrapped around the Daishaka Nyorai stone statue on the precincts, and the "Sakura Daibutsu" as if wearing a cherry blossom garment is a must-see. The blue sky, cherry blossoms, and the gentle expression of the Great Buddha are spectacular spots representing Tsubosaka-ji Temple in spring.
Furthermore, in March, the "Ohina Mandala" will be held, which is colored with more than 4,500 dolls.
Is the eleven-faced Senju Kanzeon Bodhisattva, the principal image, spiritually experienced eye disease? It is said that Gensho, Kanmu, and Emperor Ichijo also prayed for the healing of eye diseases, and the surrounding spirits are also described in the early Heian period, such as the "Nihon Senreiroku".
Tsubosaka-ji Temple is also known as the stage of the Tsubosaka Reigenki, which depicts the marital love of her blind husband Sawaichi and his wife and village, and has become a puppet joruri, Kabuki, and Namikyoku. It was also called a temple for eye disease sealing.
※The photo is an image.
Basic information
- Address
- 3, Tsubosaka, Takatori-cho, Takaichi-gun, Nara
- Access
- ・About 15 minutes by car from the hotel
・About 10 minutes by car from Kintetsu Tsubosakayama Station