Yata-dera, Horyuji

Name: Yata-dera
Address: Horyuji, Japan

#3 among attractions in Horyuji

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Yada Temple is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect located in Yada-cho, Yamatokoriyama City, Nara Prefecture. The name of the temple is Yadasan. The main deity is Jizo Bosatsu. The official name of the temple is Kongozan-ji Temple. Also known as "Hydrangea Temple," the temple has approximately 10,000 hydrangea plants of about 60 varieties on its grounds.

Although Kongozan Yada-ji Temple, located in Sanjo, Teramachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, is now of a different denomination, according to a temple legend of Kyoto Yada-ji Temple, it was established as a branch temple of this temple in the early Nara Period.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°38'58"N, 135°44'10"E

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Nearby attractions include: Kōriyama Castle, Hokki-ji, Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore, Hōrin-ji.

2.4 miE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Kōriyama Castle, Nara
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1.9 miS
Temple,
Hokki-ji, Ikaruga
50 min walk • Hokki-ji or Hōki-ji – formerly known as Okamoto-dera and Ikejiri-dera – is a Buddhist temple in Okamoto, Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The temple's honorary sangō prefix is "Kōhonzan", although it is rarely used.
1.1 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore, Nara
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nara, the ancient capital of Japan, the Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore is a cultural gem dedicated to preserving the region's rich heritage. This museum offers a deep dive into the traditional way of life of the Nara people, showcasing...
1.9 miS
Temple
Hōrin-ji, Ikaruga
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2.4 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Chūgū-ji, Ikaruga
61 min walk • Chūgū-ji is a temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan, that was founded as a nunnery in the seventh century by Shōtoku Taishi. Located immediately to the northeast of Hōryū-ji, its statue of Miroku and Tenjukoku mandala are National Treasures.
2.4 miS
, Temple
Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area, Horyuji
63 min walk • The UNESCO World Heritage Site Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area includes a variety of buildings found in Hōryū-ji and Hokki-ji in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. These buildings were designated in 1993 along with the surrounding landscape, under several criteria.
1.8 miN
Temple
Ryōsen-ji, Nara
45 min walk • Ryōsen-ji is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan. Founded in the eighth century, the Hondō is a National Treasure and a number of other buildings and temple treasures have been designated Important Cultural Properties.
5.1 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Nara Centennial Hall, Nara
130 min walk • Nara Centennial Hall is a multi-use complex in Nara, Japan. It opened in 1999 as part of the centennial celebrations of the municipality of Nara. There is a large hall that seats up to 1720, a smaller concert hall with a capacity of 446, and a gallery. Arata Isozaki was the architect, with acoustical design by Nagata Acoustics.
3.8 miNW
Amusement, Amusement park
Sheng ju shan shang you yuan de, Ikoma
98 min walk • Ikoma Mountain Amusement Park is an amusement park located on top of Mount Ikoma in Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture. It is owned and operated by Kintetsu Leisure Service, a subsidiary of Kintetsu Corporation.
2.7 miNW
Temple
Ikoma Shrine, Ikoma
69 min walk • Ikoma Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Ikoma, Nara, Japan. Generally called Ikoma Taisha. The formal name of the shrine is "Ikomaniimasu-Ikomatsuhiko Jinja". This shrine is also known as "Ikoma-Taisha", which means "great shrine of Ikoma".
2.6 miS
Scenic walking areas, Ruins, Historical place
Fujinoki Tomb, Ikaruga
68 min walk • Fujinoki tomb is a tumulus, known as a kofun in Japanese, located in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is estimated to date from the later half of the sixth century or the late seventh century.