Matsunoo-dera, Buddhist temple in Maizuru, Japan
Located on the slopes of Mount Aoba, Matsunoo-dera Temple features multiple halls, including a main hall, bell tower, and guardian deity gates.
Founded in 708 by monk Iko from Tang Dynasty China, who discovered a Horse-Head Kannon statue under a large tree and established the first temple building.
The temple holds an annual Buddhist dance ritual on May 8th, where performers wear masks representing three Buddhist deities and dance to traditional music.
The temple treasure hall displays National Treasure artworks during spring and autumn periods, with admission fees of 800 yen from 9:00 to 16:00.
Emperor Toba visited Matsunoo-dera in 1119 and planted a ginkgo tree, which remains standing as a natural monument of Maizuru City.
Location: Maizuru
Inception: 708
Part of: Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage
Website: http://matsunoodera.com
GPS coordinates: 35.48455,135.43166
Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:11
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