Hoshaku-ji Temple, Kyoto
Gallery (10)
Map
Map
Gallery
Facts and practical information
Hoshakuji Temple is a temple of the Chizan School of Shingon Buddhism located in Oyamazaki, Oyamazaki Town, Otokuni-gun, Kyoto Prefecture. The temple is located in Oyamazaki, Oyamazaki Town, Otokuni-gun, Kyoto Prefecture. The main deity is the eleven-faced Kannon. The temple is located halfway up Mt. The temple is said to have been founded by Gyoki, who received an imperial order from Emperor Shomu.
It is also called "Takara-dera" because it enshrines "uchiide" and "kozuchi", which Emperor Shomu is said to have received from the dragon god in a dream, and is also called Zenbaruyama Takara-dera or Daikokuten Takara-dera.
Coordinates: 34°53'43"N, 135°40'41"E
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
- Bus
- Train
Bus
- Calculate routeYamazaki 6 min walk
- Calculate routeOyamazaki 9 min walk
- Calculate routeHashimoto 26 min walk
- Calculate routeShimamoto 34 min walk
- Calculate routeJr山崎 7 min walk
- Calculate route阪急大山崎 9 min walk
- Calculate route国道島本 10 min walk
- Calculate route国道大山崎 10 min walk
Day trips
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Hoshaku-ji Temple?
Nearby attractions include Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum, Kyoto (5 min walk), Yamazaki distillery, Kyoto (6 min walk), Ōyamazaki, Kyoto (12 min walk), Minase Shrine, Takatsuki (20 min walk).
How to get to Hoshaku-ji Temple by public transport?
The nearest stations to Hoshaku-ji Temple:
Train
Bus
Train
- Yamazaki (6 min walk)
- Oyamazaki (9 min walk)
Bus
- Jr山崎 • Lines: 80 (7 min walk)
- 阪急大山崎 • Lines: 80 (9 min walk)
Kyoto