Taima-dera, Katsuragi

Name: Taima-dera
Address: Katsuragi, Japan
Telephone: +81 745-48-2004

#1 among attractions in Katsuragi

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Taima-dera is a Buddhist temple in Katsuragi, Nara, Japan. The temple legend says it was built originally in 612 by the Imperial Prince Maroko, the brother of Prince Shotoku. The temple was moved to its present location in 681 by the grandson of Prince Maroko, and served as the head temple, or honzan of the Hosso sect although currently the temple is jointly administrated by Shingon and Jodo schools. ()

Local name: 當麻寺 Coordinates: 34°30'58"N, 135°41'42"E

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Katsuragi Japan

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Taima-dera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Nijō, Imanishi family's House, Osaka Prefectural Chikatsu Asuka Museum, Mount Yamato Katsuragi.

1.2 miNW
Mountain
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5.1 miE
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
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3 miW
Museum, History museum
Osaka Prefectural Chikatsu Asuka Museum
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4.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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5.4 miE
Natural attraction, Park, Mountain
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5.4 miE
Nature, Mountain
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5.1 miN
Temple
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Temple
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Sacred and religious sites, Temple
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5.3 miNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
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City, Area
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