Ikaruga-dera, Himeji

Name: Ikaruga-dera
Address: Himeji, Japan
Telephone: +81 79-276-0022

#9 among attractions in Himeji

Buddhist temple, Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Ikaruga-dera is a Buddhist temple in Taishi, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Prince Shōtoku in 606. ()

Local name: 斑鳩寺 Coordinates: 34°50'14"N, 134°34'30"E

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Himeji Japan

Contact

+81 79-276-0022

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Engyō-ji, Hōrin-ji, Taishi, Xia cheng guan.

6 miNE
Old Buddhist temple in mountain setting
Engyō-ji, Himeji
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5 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Hōrin-ji, Himeji
129 min walk • Hōrin-ji is a Rinzai Buddhist temple in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture.
~1710 ftSE
Town, Area
Taishi, Himeji
9 min walk • Taishi is a town located in Ibo District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of March 31, 2020, the town has an estimated population of 34,105. The total area is 22.61 km2. Originally the Ibo District was divided into three towns.
2.7 miNW
Museum
Xia cheng guan, Tatsuno
70 min walk • Kasumigakukan is a literary museum located in Tatsuno-cho, Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture. It also houses the Yano Kanji Memorial Museum. The organization is the Kasumijokan Foundation.
5.9 miNE
Aerial tramway, Buddhist architecture
Mount Shosha Ropeway, Himeji
151 min walk • The Mt. Shosha Ropeway is Japanese aerial lift line in Himeji, Hyōgo, operated by the city government. The actual operation is entrusted to Shinki Bus, a local bus company. Opened in 1958, the line climbs Mount Shosha of Engyō-ji, a famous temple.
2.8 miNW
Museum
Shi ye kan zhi ji nian guan, Tatsuno
71 min walk • Kasumigakukan is a literary museum located in Tatsuno-cho, Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture. It also houses the Yano Kanji Memorial Museum. The organization is the Kasumijokan Foundation.
3 miNW
Garden, Park
Ju yuan ting, Tatsuno
76 min walk • Juuentei is a historical building and garden located on the site of the former residence of the Wakisaka clan, lords of the Tatsuno domain. It is located in Tatsuno Park at the western foot of Mt. It is famous for its autumn foliage.
4.8 miNE
Theme park, Park, Amusement park
Taiyo Park, Himeji
122 min walk • Taiyo Park is a theme park located at the foot of Mt. Minesang in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is divided into two areas: the "Stone Area," which contains many replicas of buildings, ruins, and stone statues made of stone from around the...
0.8 miE
Neighbourhood
Ibo District, Tatsuno
21 min walk • Ibo is a district located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 2020, the district has an estimated population of 34,105. The total area is 22.61 km2.
4.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ling bu shan
119 min walk • Mount Ayabe is a mountain located in Mitsu-cho, Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture. Ayabeyama Plum Grove is known as one of the representative plum groves in western Japan.
2.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bai lu shan, Tatsuno
72 min walk • Shirasagiyama Park is located in Shirasagiyama, Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is known for its "nursery rhyme path", cherry blossoms, and azaleas.