Hasedera Temple
Hasedera Temple
4.5
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Hase-dera is also nicknamed a flower 's temple, so it came to be called so because flowers do not go through throughout the year like cherry blossoms, peony, hydrangeas, autumn leaves in autumn. As I go through the mountain gate, I climb a long corridor called Erawing, and in Nara I can visit the main hall (Kannondo) next to Todaiji Temple. There will be a big Kannon exceeding 10 meters. The view from the outside stage where the three sides are surrounded by mountains is a word of great view.
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petertaylor57
Auckland Central, New Zealand385 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
I'd quite forgotten the number of steps one has to climb to get to the top but, when one arrives, the views are spectacular. Beautiful old 7th century images too. I think the part I'll remember most is the view from the balcony of the main hall. Also, note the pagoda sitting on the hill to your right, surrounded by trees. Perhaps this temple was designed to be seen from above? Anyway, five stars.
Written June 25, 2023
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budget traveler
New Jersey47 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
My husband and I visited the temple Nov 2022. It is a famous temple for the beautiful corridor, but not crowded at all. At that time, we could see and touch the Buddhist statue, which normally cannot be viewed. The room was so quiet except Buddhist priests chant. It was incredible experience.
Written March 8, 2023
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Francis C
Koshigaya, Japan143 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Couples
what a peaceful place ! I have been there with my wife. Weather was bad but we enjoyed a lot. Highly Recommending.
Written April 29, 2019
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ozteddy
Brisbane, Australia463 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Couples
After four trips to Japan and more temples than I can remember, this one is definitely in my top five list. Getting there from Kyoto involved three train changes, but it was easier than it sounds and took almost two hours. Depending on connections or luck you can do it faster if you are smart with timetables. Then there is a walk from the station up a street lined with shops and restaurants to the temple which would be about 20 minutes.
The access to the main buildings is up 399 stairs as everyone notes, but in reality they were the best stairs of any of the temples as they were not high steps, and it was quite easy to walk up them. There are plenty of things to stop and admire on the way too if you need to catch your breath.
There are so many buildings of varying size and beauty that make up the complex, but the main hall at the top must be the best and has the amazing view. It also contains the treasure hall which requires an extra payment to enter and see the various statues and the eleven-faced Kannon statue which is the highlight at 10m tall. This is a monastery as well so you will most likely see monks going about their business while you explore. After you have your fill of the view and the buildings at the top, you can then work your way down the hill exploring other buildings, the pagoda and hopefully the flowers. We were lucky to have lots of cherry blossom, but unfortunately the peonies which the temple is famous for were only in bud - it must be a beautiful sight to be there in peak season.
Because it is out of the way, the temple is not crowded at all and I am not sure if tour groups go there, but I am guessing when the peonies are in bloom it would be busier.
Written April 21, 2019
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Helena G
Auroville, India4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Family
We made a stop in this little town only because we wanted to see the temple, it was really worth going there... the cherry trees were in full blossom, the way to go to the temple, going up the stairs was really nice, we loved the atmosphere of the place.
Written April 19, 2019
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ペパキャン
Osaka, Japan160 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018 • Couples
朝早く訪れました。紅葉が綺麗に色付いていて、参拝客も少なく、ゆっくりと紅葉を楽しむ事が出来ました。特に内舞台から望む紅葉、五重の塔は美しいです。
We visited there early in the morning.Colored leaves were beautiful,quiet and peace.
Written November 22, 2018
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Khmer14
Manchester, UK100 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • Couples
It was one of my favourite temples which I visited in Japan. It was much more quiet then other places in Nara or Kyoto.
Thanks to it mountainous location it has special feeling about it. Especially when Buddhist monks starting chanting prayers. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to experience quiet, rich in history with fantastic sculptures temple. It takes about 10 min walk from Hasedera train station.
Written November 6, 2018
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Septimuslow
Shanghai, China161 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Solo
Please pay a visit to this temple if you would like to explore more of Nara. Is much less crowded compare to those temples in Nara or Kyoto. Visited in spring and although passed the cherry blossom peak season, is still lovely. If is a raining day, the scene just pop.
Written April 6, 2018
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Just-Julie-Cairns
Cairns, Australia886 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Family
We were lucky that we have a friend who lives near this temple. He picked us up at the railway station and we had a quick drive here. This temple is not really a big tourist destination yet although it was popular with the Japanese tourists who came in a bus in time for the 11am service and stayed for blessings. Dont be put off with the stairs you see in front of you. It really was not as bad as I thought it could be or as bad as what I have done before. The view from the landing was wonderful with all the autumn colours in the mountains in front so was well worth the effort of the climb to the top. I think we were the only non-Japanese there at the time.
Written December 6, 2017
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Hiroaki Kaneko
Tokyo, Japan3,521 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2016 • Friends
『雨でも寺院内を巡りその魅力を感じられる場所』として紹介いただいた寺院ですが、それ以上の神秘的な雰囲気が感じられる寺院だと思います。境内の多くの建物が木造で、中には百年以上の歴史が刻まれたものもあり、触れるだけでも、その歴史の積み重ねを感じられるでしょう。
山腹の崖に建造されただけに、本堂の舞台からの眺めは絶景です。紅葉の名所でもあり、境内が朱や黄に色鮮やかに染まりますが、雨の日はその上に霧が発生し、幻想的な風景を作り上げます。
一方で、登廊を含めた全ての通路は広くはなく、また各建物への移動は基本的に上り下りであるため、譲り合いながら静かに巡ることをお勧めします。車椅子用の通路もあるため、どなたでも参拝出来ます。

Although I was taught there as "A spot where I can feel its fascination even on rainy days", the fascination of the temple was above my imagination. Many buildings in the precincts are made of wood, some constructions have been over 100 years old. By touching them, you may feel the accumulation of those histories.
Because the temple was built on the hillside cliff, the view from the stage of the main hall is wonderful. The temple is one of representative spots of autumn leaves, of course the precincts turned in red and yellow also beautiful, but the precinct covered with rain fog are too fantastic!
Every passage including the hallway is not very wide, when walking in the precinct, you must walk quietly while compromising. Because there is passage for wheelchairs, anyone can visit the temple.
Written October 29, 2017
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