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Iwaya (Taishi)
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Taishi, Osaka Prefecture · Historic Site

Iwaya (Taishi)

The Iwaya (岩屋) is an ancient ruined cave-temple located in the Yamada neighborhood of the town of Taishi, Minamikawachi District, Osaka in the Kansai region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1948.

From the Wikipedia article “Iwaya (Taishi)” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Iwaya (Taishi). Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationTaishi, Osaka Prefecture
Nearest stationNijojinjaguchi Station, 2.1 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 7 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Iwaya (Taishi)?
Nijojinjaguchi Station. It is 2.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Iwaya (Taishi) a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Takenouchi Kaidō Historical Museum
Takenouchi Kaidō Historical Museum
1.8 km away · Taishi
Futagozuka Kofun
Futagozuka Kofun
2.4 km away · Taishi
Eifuku-ji Temple
Eifuku-ji Temple
3.3 km away · Taishi
Ichisuka Kofun Cluster
Ichisuka Kofun Cluster
3.4 km away · Taishi
Chikatsu Asuka Fudoki-No-Oka Historical Park
Chikatsu Asuka Fudoki-No-Oka Historical Park
3.5 km away · Kanan
Osaka Prefectural Chikatsu Asuka Museum
Osaka Prefectural Chikatsu Asuka Museum
3.5 km away · Kanan

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Takenouchi Kaidō Historical Museum: Kekero (CC BY-SA 4.0), Futagozuka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Eifuku-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Ichisuka Kofun Cluster: 小池 隆 (CC BY 3.0), Chikatsu Asuka Fudoki-No-Oka Historical Park: Nankou Oronain (as36… (CC BY-SA 3.0), Osaka Prefectural Chikatsu Asuka Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)