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Matsuo-dera Temple

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Japan's oldest temple for warding off evil, with important cultural properties and a rose garden.

Matsuo-dera Temple
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What it is

  • Shingon sect temple, founded by Prince Toneri.
  • Dedicated to Senju Sen-gan Kannon Bosatsu.
  • Japan's oldest temple for warding off evil.
  • Sacred site for En no Gyōja.

What to see

  • Main hall, rebuilt in 1337, is a National Important Cultural Property.
  • Wooden statue of Daikokuten is a National Important Cultural Property.
  • Wooden statue of Eleven-faced Kannon is a National Important Cultural Property.
  • Rose garden on the temple grounds.
  • Located on the side of Mt. Matsuo.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

奈良県大和郡山市山田町683 Open in Google Maps

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