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Hoshaku-ji Temple, Kyoto

#211 among attractions in Kyoto

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Hoshaku-ji Temple, Kyoto

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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
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1 ZeniharaKyoto 618-0071 Japan

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+81 75-956-0047
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Hoshaku-ji Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Minase Shrine, Shimamoto, Ōyamazaki, Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum.

  • minase shrine takatsuki0.8 miSW
    Shinto shrine known for its water

    Minase Shrine, Takatsuki

    20 min walk • Minase Shrine is a Shinto Shrine in Shimamoto, Osaka The Shrine is dedicated to the veneration of the kami of Emperor Go-Toba, Emperor Tsuchimikado and Emperor Juntoku.

  • shimamoto takatsuki1.2 miSW
    Town, Area

    Shimamoto, Takatsuki

    31 min walk • Shimamoto is a town consisting of the entirety of Mishima District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2016, the town has an estimated population of 29,970 and a density of 1,800 persons per km². The total area is 16.78 km².

  • oyamazaki kyoto0.5 miNE
    Town, Area

    Ōyamazaki, Kyoto

    12 min walk • Ōyamazaki is a town located in Otokuni District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 15,452 and a density of 2,600 persons per km². The total area is 5.97 km².

  • asahi beer oyamazaki villa museum kyoto~900 ftE
    Museum, Art museum

    Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum, Kyoto

    5 min walk • Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art is a registered museum in Oyamazaki Town, Otokuni-gun, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the Asahi Group Arts Foundation. Located on the mountainside of Mount Tennozan on the border of Osaka and...

  • otokuni district takatsuki0.8 miNE
    Neighbourhood

    Otokuni District, Takatsuki

    20 min walk • Otokuni is a district located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 15,493 and a density of 2,595.14 persons per km². The total area is 5.97 km².

  • yamazaki distillery kyoto~1180 ftSW
    Whiskey distillery

    Yamazaki distillery, Kyoto

    6 min walk • Yamazaki distillery is a Japanese whisky distillery located in Shimamoto, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Opened in 1923, and owned by Suntory, it was Japan's first commercial whisky distillery. Seven thousand bottles of unblended malt whisky are on display in its "Whisky Library".

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
  • 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)

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