Diemazz

Nakayama-dera (中山寺 Nakayama-dera) is a Buddhist temple, in Takarazuka, Hyōgo, Japan.

History

The ‘engi’, or the official history of the temple, recorded that the temple was founded by Prince Shotoku, in the 6th century. It is one of the most popular temples in the region. Today’s buildings of this temple were mainnly built by Toyotomi Hideyori in the 17th century. Hideyori is a son of Toyotomi Hideyoshi who unified Japan in the 16th century.

Objects of Worship

The principal object of worship at this temple is a Juichimen-Kannon, or the Goddess of Mercy with eleven heads. It is believed the Kannon has her power to give babies and its easy delivery.

Access

The entrance stations to this temple are Nakayama Station on the Hankyu Railway Takarazuka Line and Nakayamadera Station on the JR West Fukuchiyama Line (JR Takarazuka Line).

Site Map: RSS 2.0

Recent Searches: Nakayamadera
Log Area Ratios
Ball jointed doll
Yarm
WDJO
WKVU
Captain America
Nathan Adler
1123
Gardner Fox

Related Pages: