Yata-dera

The temple buildings extend across the eastern slope of Mount Yata, with the main hall standing at the center of the temple grounds.

Emperor Temmu ordered the construction of Yata-dera in 676, following his prayers for victory during the Jinshin War at Mount Yata.

The temple features a standing wooden statue of Jizo Bodhisattva, which established the temple as the origin point of Jizo worship in Japan.

Visitors can access the temple via a 20-minute bus ride from Koriyama Station, followed by a 7-minute walk to the temple entrance.

The temple grounds contain 10,000 hydrangea plants of 60 different varieties, which bloom between June and July each year.

Location: Yamatokoriyama

Inception: 676

Founders: Chitsū

Part of: Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Yamato, 88 svetih mest na severu Jamatoja

Address: 奈良県大和郡山市矢田町3506 639-1058 639-1058

Website: http://yatadera.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.64932,135.73935

Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:39