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Ōbara-dera temple ruins
Ōbara-dera temple ruins Photo: Saigen Jiro CC0 Wikimedia Commons

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Sakurai, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site

Ōbara-dera temple ruins

Ōbara-dera (粟原寺) was a Buddhist temple established during the Asuka period in the Ōbara neighborhood of the city of Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The temple no longer exists, and its ruins have been protected as a designated a National Historic Site since1927.

From the Wikipedia article “Ōbara-dera” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Ōbara-dera temple ruins. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationSakurai, Nara Prefecture
Nearest stationYamato-Asakura Station, 3.0 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 6 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Ōbara-dera temple ruins?
Yamato-Asakura Station. It is 3.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Ōbara-dera temple ruins a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

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Sakurai Chausuyama Kofun
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Uda Matsuyama Castle
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Sabō Haseji
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4.0 km away · Sakurai
Mesuriyama Kofun
Mesuriyama Kofun
4.1 km away · Sakurai

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Akasaka Tennōzan Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Hanayamazuka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Sakurai Chausuyama Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Uda Matsuyama Castle: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Sabō Haseji: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Mesuriyama Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0)