Takkoku-no-Iwaya
達谷窟
Ancient cliffside temple dedicated to Bishamonten, a unique historical and spiritual site.
What it is
- Temple in Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture.
- Enshrines the deity Bishamonten.
- Built in 801 by Sakanoue Tamuramaro.
- Designated as a National Historic Site.
What to see
- Suspended hall within a rock cave.
- Large Buddha relief carved on the cliff.
- Large cliff on the west side of the temple grounds.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Takkoku-no-Iwaya Open in Google Maps
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