Hase-dera, Buddhist temple in Sakurai, Japan
The Main Hall of Hase-dera contains an 11-faced wooden Kannon statue measuring 9.3 meters, making it among the largest wooden sculptures in Japan.
Founded in 686 for Emperor Tenmu's health, Hase-dera expanded in 727 under Emperor Shomu's orders and underwent ten reconstructions since the 10th century.
The temple features a 200-meter covered wooden staircase with 399 stone steps, where pilgrims climb to release themselves from spiritual burdens.
Hase-dera opens daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with extended hours during spring months and charges separate entrance fees for the temple and museum.
The temple grounds display Chinese peonies in spring and red maple leaves in autumn, while offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Location: Hase
Inception: 686
Part of: Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Shingon sect eighteen Motoyama, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi
Address: 奈良県桜井市初瀬731-1
Website: https://hasedera.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.53583,135.90694
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:56
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