Hase-dera Temple
長谷寺
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- 桜井市初瀬731-1
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History
The association’s history dates Dōmyō’s installation of the bronze Lotus Sutra image plaque on the western hill to 686.
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Timeline
Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.
- 686
About the era labels
Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.
Explore the grounds
An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.
Landmarks on this map
Covered Stairway
Covered approach climbing 399 steps in three sections toward the Main Hall.
Niomon Gate
Temple entrance gate rebuilt in 1889, with guardian figures on either side.
Moto Hasedera Hall
Hall associated with Domyo’s founding sanctuary and the bronze Lotus Sutra relief.
Treasure Museum
Museum presenting the temple’s treasures during spring and autumn exhibitions.
Founder’s Hall
Hall honoring Tokudo and presenting a miniature Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage.
Zaodo Hall
Seventeenth-century hall dedicated to Zao Gongen, a deity of mountain asceticism.
Kogyo Daishi Hall
Hall in the inner precinct associated with memorial rites for Kakuban.
Memorial Hall
Hall holding entrusted ashes and memorial tablets, used for remembrance rites.
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Visiting information
Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.
Getting there
The temple is about 15 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Hasedera Station.