Tsubosaka-ji Temple
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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 the 3rd year of Daiho (703), and has been widely worshiped as "Kannon of the eyes". . It is also known as the sixth place of the Kannon Sacred Ground in the 33 places in Nishikuni and as a temple related to Kiyosanogon, and is visited by many worshipers.
At Tsubosaka-ji Temple, which is rich in seasonal nature, 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 around the Daishaka Nyorai stone statue on the precincts, and the "Sakura Daibutsu", which looks like a cherry blossom clothing, is a must-see. The blue sky, cherry blossoms, and the gentle appearance of the Great Buddha is a superb view spot representing Tsubosaka-ji Temple in spring.
In March, the "Ohina Mandala", which is colored with more than 4,500 dolls, will be held.
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The eleven-faced Senju Kanzeon Bodhisattva, the principal god, was inspired by eye disease. In the past, it was said that Motomasa, Kammu and Emperor Ichijo also prayed for the healing of eye diseases, and the rituals related to the rituals are also described in the early Heian period, such as the "Nippon Senreiroku".
In addition, Tsubosaka-ji Temple is also known as the stage of `` Tsubosaka Reiki '' depicting the love of a blind husband Sawaichi and his wife and village, and became a performance of Ningyo Joruri, Kabuki, and Namikyoku. It was also called a temple that seals eye diseases.
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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