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Though
officially called Kongosenji Temple, it is more familiarly
known as "Yata-no-ojizosan." The "Jizobosatsu" statue, or
divine all-nourishing mother, is designated as an important
cultural asset. Yatadera Temple is also known as the temple
of hydrangeas. A stunning sight, 8,000 plants of 60 different
species of hydrangeas greet visitors and worshippers during
June and July.
0743-53-1445
/ 9:00 - 17:00 / Open 7 days a week
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(or 400
during the hydrangea season)
Take
bus No.20 from Kintetsu Koriyama Station and get off at Yatadera.
A 5-minute walk from the bus stop |
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An ancient sightseeing
spot for autumn maple leaves |
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Tatsuta
Shrine is dedicated to Tatsuta Myojin the deity of wind and
rich harvests. It is said that an old white haired man (Tatsuta
Myojin) appeared before Prince Shotoku when restarted construction
of Horyuji Temple (world heritage site), and instructed him
to build the temple in the Ikaruga area. From ancient times,
Tatsuta, where the shrine is situated has been a popular spot
for viewing maple leaves. The entire precinct is decorated
in beautiful colors in the fall.
0745-75-3163
/ Open 7 days a week
Admission
Free
Take
bus No. 60, 62, 63 or 92 from JR Oji Station and get off at
Tatsutajinja Mae. |
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A temple which
gives happiness in this world. |
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Located
on the east slope of Mt. Ikoma (642m above sea-level), Hozanji
Temple is familiarly called "Ikoma no Shoten san." "Kankiten",
enshrined in its Shotendo Hall, is believed as a deity of
luck, commerce, amicable marital relationships, having children,
and granting people's worldly hopes and desires. The precinct
is crowded every day with worshippers and visitors. For three
days starting from Jan. 1, rows of stalls line the street
leading to the temple, as it bustles with New Years worshippers.
0743-73-2006
/ Open 7 days a week
Admission
Free
A
10-minute walk from Hozanji Station on the Ikoma Cable Lines |
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An old circular
tomb full of mystery |
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The
Fujinoki burial mound is a circular tomb 48m in diameter and
9m high, designated as an important cultural asset after excavations
uncovered a house-shaped stone coffin and other gorgeous burial
items. All the items excavated there are kept and displayed
in the Museum of the Archaeological
Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture. The bones of
two people were laid in the stone coffin. Fujinoki is a subject
of interest among archaeologists, as the question of who were
buried with such valuable burial items remains a mystery.
0745-74-1001
(Lifelong Education Division, Ikaruga Town Board of Education)
/ Open 7 days a week
Admission
free
Take
bus No. 72 from JR Horyuji Station and get off at Horyuji.
A 15-minute walk from the bus stop |
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