Tachibanadera Temple

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橘寺

Tachibanadera Temple

橘寺

Founded in AD606, this temple is built on the site believed to be the birthplace of Prince Shotoku, who was a strong supporter of Buddhism in Japan. Most of the temple was rebuilt in the Edo period. Within the complex, there is a mysterious stone, about 1 meter high, which predates the buildings, called the Nimenseki. Carved with the face of a man and a woman, it is thought to represent the two faces of humanity: good and evil.

Last update: 2023-11-09

Temples & Shrines Scenic Spot Spiritual Historic Site

Venue Details & Access Info

Address	532 Tachibana, Asuka, Takaichi 高市郡明日香村橘532
Access	From Kintetsu Okadera Station: - 29 minutes on foot from the station. From Kintetsu Kashiharajingu-mae Station: - Take a bus bound for Okadera-mae and alight at the Kawahara stop.

Address

532 Tachibana, Asuka, Takaichi

高市郡明日香村橘532

Access

From Kintetsu Okadera Station:
- 29 minutes on foot from the station.
From Kintetsu Kashiharajingu-mae Station:
- Take a bus bound for Okadera-mae and alight at the Kawahara stop.

Name/address in local language

橘寺 Tachibanadera Temple
address 高市郡明日香村橘532 532 Tachibana, Asuka, Takaichi

Opening Time & Admissions

Opening Hours	9:00 - 17:00 (last admission 16:30)
Closed on	Open all year round
Admission	Adults: ¥350 Teenagers: ¥300 Children: ¥150 *Group discount available
Payment	Cash only
Available Foreign Languages	No foreign language spoken (Japanese only) Information in English

Contact Details

Tel	0744-54-2026
Fax	0744-54-4589
Website	http://tachibanadera-asuka.jimdo.com/

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