Kaisanki Nodate
An open-air tea ceremony is held at the Oka-dera Temple on the anniversary of the temple foundation in October. The first 1,000 visitors are served matcha tea for free.
Oka-dera Temple
Its formal name is Ryugai-ji.
There is a pond called Ryugai-ike which is said to have a dragon sealed within in the grounds.
The principle object of worship is the Cintamani-cakra bodhisattva sedentary statue (Important Cultural Property), which is the largest earthen statue in Japan. In the spring, 3000 rhododendrons color the grounds.
- Entrance fee: 300 yen
- Closed: Open all year, excluding cases of special circumstances
- Open hours: March 1-November 30: 8：00~17：00; December 1 – End of February: 8：00~16：30
Tachibana-dera Temple
Said to be the birthplace of Umayadonooji/Prince Shotoku Taishi, this is one of the 7 temples built by him.
We know that it was built in 680 through fire records. There is also a stone which possesses two faces–one good and one evil.
- Entrance fee: 350 yen
- Closed: Open all year, excluding cases of special circumstances
- Open hours: 9：00~17：00
Asuka-dera Temple
Built from the end of the 6th century to the start of the 7th century with the prayer of Soga no Umako, it is Japan’s oldest full-fledged Buddhist Temple.
The copper Shakanyorai sedentary statue (Important Cultural Property) is the principle object of worship and is known by the popular name “Asuka Daibutsu”.
- Entrance fee: 350 yen
- Closed: April 7-April 9
- Open hours: April 1 – September 30: 9：00~17：30; October 1-March 31: 9：00~17：00