Obitoke-dera Temple
It is an old temple of the Kegon sect and is commonly called Obikai Jizo. It is said that in the early Heian period, Emperor Montoku's empress Fujiwara Akiko prayed to the temple's principal image when she was having trouble having children, and soon afterward she became pregnant and safely gave birth to Emperor Seiwa, hence the name Obigeiji. Masu. Recently, we have also dedicated Iwata obi to Empress Michiko, Crown Princess Masako, and Princess Akishino Princess Kiko. Many people from all over the country come to pray for safe childbirth.
Detailed information
| Address | 734 Imaichicho, Nara 630-8444 |
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| Opening Hours | 9:00-16:30 (admission deadline 16:00) |
| Closed day | none |
| Parking | 50 regular cars, 2 large buses free of charge |
| Price | Adult: 500 yen University: 500 yen High school: 300 yen Junior high school: 200 yen Elementary school: 100 yen [Special visit/special exhibition] Adult: 600 yen University: 600 yen High school: 300 yen Junior high school: 200 yen Elementary school: 100 yen *Reiwa Updated April 4th |
| Price (Group) | Group rate applicable: 100 yen discount for adults and university students of 30 or more people |
| Inquiry | 0742-61-3861 (Obiji Temple) FAX: 0742-63-0825 |
| Discount for Disabled Visitors | none |
| Events | Ono Komachi Memorial Day: April 24th every year from 14:00 Setsubun Star Festival: February 3rd every year from 18:00 Obi-Kaikoyasu Jizo Ceremony (Jizo-kai): July 23rd-24th every year from 19:00 |
| Flower-Viewing | Cherry blossoms (Somei Yoshino, Double cherry blossoms): Early April to mid-April, 10 trees Sarusuri: Late July to late September, 4 to 5 trees |
| Special Openings | Many exhibits, including images of Kasuga Red Doji (City-designated cultural property) March 1st to 15th: Spring Hidden Buddhas open to the public (March 11th to 18th in 2020) November 1st to 8th: Autumn Hidden Buddhas and Hidden Treasures special Opening (November 5th to 12th in 2020) |
| Remarks | Insider information: “Sutra copying session” held from 14:00 on the 23rd of every month (closed in July and August), sermons, matcha tea service |
| Access & Bus Stop | minutes walk north from JR Obikai Station. Alternatively, take the bus bound for Tenri Station/Shimoyama from Kintetsu Nara Station and get off at "Shimoyama", then walk for 10 minutes. |