Kegonshu is an ancient temple often commonly referred to as Obitoke-dera Temple. This name is said to originate in the early Heian Period (794-1185), during which the wife of Emperor Montoku, Empress Akiko Fujiwara became pregnant, and the royal couple's prayers for a safe childbirth were answered Nowadays the temple is frequently visited by women praying for a successful childbirth by wrapping a sash--an "obi" around their waists, which also supports the back after the 5th month of pregnancy. Most recently, Empress Michiko presented such an "iwata obi" to Princess Kiko during her pregnancy.
Basic Information
| Address | 734 Imaichi-cho, Nara 630-8444 |
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| Access | From JR Obitoke Station: 5 minute walk to the north. Alternatively, take the bus heading to Tenri Station/Shimoyama from Kintetsu Nara Station, get off at "Shimoyama," and walk for 10 minutes. |
| Inquiries | Tel: +81-742-61-3861 / Fax: +81-742-63-0825 |
| Website | Obitoke-dera Temple Offical Websitehttp://www.obitokedera.or.jp/ |
| Closed on | None |
| Parking | Space for 50 cars, 2 buses. Free parking. |
Entrance Fee
| Price (Individual) | Adults: 400 yen University Students: 400 yen High School Students: 300 yen Middle School Students: 200 yen Elementary School Students: 100 yen Special Exhibitions & Openings Adults: 500 yen University Students: 500 yen High School Students: 300 yen Middle School Students: 200 yen Elementary School Students: 100 yen |
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| Price (Group) | Adults: 300 yen University Students: 300 yen High School Students: 250 yen Middle School Students: 150 yen Elementary School Students: 50 yen Group Fees: Applicable for groups of 30 or more. University students will receive a discount of 100 yen; high school, junior high, and elementary school students will receive a discount of 50 yen. Special Exhibitions & Openings Adults: 400 yen University Students: 400 yen High School Students: 250 yen Middle School Students: 150 yen Elementary School Students: 50 yen |
| Discount for Disabled Visitors | Not available. |
| Other | A Buddhist sermon is available on the 23rd of each month (excepting July and August) from 2:00 p.m. It will be held with sutra-writing, as well as a matcha tea service. Special Openings: Spring Special Exhibition of Buddhist Image: March 1st - 15th Autumn Special Exhibition of Buddhist Image/Special Unveiling of Temple Treasures: November 1st - 8th (Caution: Changes may be made to these time periods) |
| Hours of Operation | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Last entry at 4:30 p.m.) |
Sightseeing
| Events | Anniversary of passing of Ono-no-Komachi: 24th April 14:00- Star Festival: Beginning at 6:00 p.m. on 3rd March. Obitoke-Koyasu-Jizoeshiki: 23rd July- 24th July 19:00- |
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| Flower-Viewing | Cherry blossoms (Yoshino & double-layered): Early-Mid April, 10 trees Crepe myrtle: Late July-Late September, 4-5 trees Bush clover: Early September-Mid-October, 30 trees Azaleas and satsuki azaleas: Early-Mid May, 100 trees |
| Special Openings | November 1st-8th: Grand Exhibition of Temple Treasures, including the painting "Kasuga Akadoshi" (a Nara City Cultural Artifact) |
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