Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Katsuragi / Taima-dera Temple
Katsuragi, Nara Prefecture · National Treasure
Taima-dera Temple
- Nearest stationTaimadera Station 1.0 km
- DesignationNational Treasure
Taima-dera (當麻寺; also written 当麻寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Taima neighborhood of the city of Katsuragi, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Shingon and Jōdo traditions of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is the Taima Mandala, a graphical representation of the Pure Land.
From the Wikipedia article “Taima-dera” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Taima-dera Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Katsuragi, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Taimadera Station, 1.0 km (straight line) |
| Type | National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Taima-dera Temple?
- Taimadera Station. It is 1.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Taima-dera Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Main Hall, Taimadera: 8-hachiro (CC BY-SA 4.0), Taima-dera Oku-no-in Hōmotsukan: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), West Pagoda, Taimadera: 8-hachiro (CC BY-SA 4.0), East Pagoda, Taimadera: 8-hachiro (CC BY-SA 4.0), Katsuragi City Sumo Museum “Kehayaza”: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kashiba City Nijyosan Museum: Saigen Jiro (CC0)
