Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Sakurai / Yamada-dera
Sakurai, Nara Prefecture · Special Historic Site
Yamada-dera
- Nearest stationKaguyama Station 3.0 km
- DesignationSpecial Historic Site, Historic Site
Yamada-dera (山田寺) was a Buddhist temple established in the Asuka period in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The area was designated a National Historic Site in 1921, with its status elevated to a Special National Historic Site in 1952.
From the Wikipedia article “Yamada-dera” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Yamada-dera. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Sakurai, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kaguyama Station, 3.0 km (straight line) |
| Type | Special Historic Site, Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 23 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Yamada-dera?
- Kaguyama Station. It is 3.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Yamada-dera a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Special Historic Site, Historic Site.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Asuka Historical Museum: Terumasa (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kashihara City Insectarium: Hiyotchi (CC BY-SA 3.0), Asuka Pond Workshop Site: GPZ400roman (CC0), Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture: Yanajin33 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Asuka-dera Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Asuka Mizuochi Site: Saigen Jiro (CC0)
