jingu miwa

27 Yanagizawa Library
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やなぎさわ ぶ ん こ
柳 沢 文庫
Free Admission:
Entrance to the Library and Special Exhibitions
In the autumn of 1960 (32nd year of Showa), Through the efforts of Yanagawa Yasutsugu
and Citizens hoping to further develop local adolescent education, the Kouriyama historical
foundation and the Yanagizawa library preservation committee were started, and in autumn
the following year, In what remains today, Yanigawa library was established as the District
historical poetry library,
Later in 2013 (25th year of Heisei) the Yanagisawa preservation committee was officially
recognized as a Historical spot for the Kouriyama castle Public Interest Incorporated
Foundation by Nara prefecture.
The Inaugural association along with the Yanagisawa family have kindly donated to the
Yanagisawa library a collection of works including; Traditional Japanese poetry (waka, haiku
etc.) amongst other works of art from successive Yanagisawa feudal lords, documentation
including, Official archives, historical documents, and classical works from the Kouriyama
feudal clan, as well as files focusing on the history, arts and governmental structure of the
Yanagisawa historical area as well as Nara prefecture.
H o u r s
9:00am to 5:00pm (last entry is at 4:40pm)
Closed
Every Monday, Public holidays (Until May 5th)
Afterwards closed on the 4th Tuesday of each month and public holidays
Address
2-18 Jounai-cho, Yamatokouriyama-shi
Telephone
0743-58-2171
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http://www.mahoroba.ne.jp/~yngbunko/top.html
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Route 1: a 20 min walk from JR Kouriyama Station
Route 2: a 10 min walk from Kintetsu Kouriyama Station
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かしはら じんぐう
Kashihara Shrine
橿原神宮
Free Admission:
ほうもつかん
Treasure house 宝 物 館 ：
offerings from the age of establishment
☛Please make a reservation.
9：00AM～4：00PM open on Sat, Sun, Holidays
This shrine was built in 1890 based on the descriptions from the Nihon Shoki
(The Chronicles of Japan), at the site of the Kashihara-no-miya where Japan's
first emperor, Jinmu, is said to have ascended to the throne. The emperor
Jinmu and the empress are enshrined. The Mail Hall and Kaguraden halls,
which were built of plain wood and peel of Japanese cypress, located in the
huge precincts of 500,000 square meters at the foot of Mt. Unebi. The buildings
harmonize with white gravels on the approach to the shrine and deep greenery
of the forest in the background, creating a splendid atmosphere. The Main Hall
and Bunkaden House are designated as important cultural properties. The
Main Hall is the reconstruction of the Kyoto Imperial palace sanctuary. Visitors
of the Main Hall and the Kaguraden House can experience the beauty of the
Japanese traditional architecture.
Hours
6:30AM – 5:00PM Open all year round
Address
943 Kume-cho, Kashihara City
Telephone
0743-57-5090
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http://www.kashiharajingu.or.jp
Access
10 minute walk from the central exit of Kintetsu Kashihara Jingu
Mae Station
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Mizushi-kannon Myoho-ji Temple
み ず し かんのん みょうほうじ
御厨子観音 妙法寺
Free Admission:
ないじん
Inner Hall 内 陣
てらほんどう
(Main Hall of Temple 寺 本 堂 )
The origin of this temple was the Kannondo Hall which was built in 735 by Zenkakuritsushi,
the son of Kibinomakibi. His father wanted to celebrate his successful study abroad trip in
Tang, China, and had asked him to start building the Kannondo Hall. The present Hall was
reconstructed by the followers of Kannon in the Genroku period with whatever materials
remained from the fire.
◆ Mizushi-kannon (eleven faced Kannon)
み ず し かんのん じゅういちめんかんのん
御厨子 観 音 （ 十 一 面 観 音 ）：
The eleven faced Kannon Bodhisattva is said to have proceed of Kibino Makibi’s faith in
Kannon and have miraculous powers to make one’s single wish come true. The Kannon has
a horse headed Kannon in its womb which is said to be a statue of Buddha prayed for road
traffic safety.
H o u r s
9：00AM～4：00PM
Address
420 Ikejiri-cho, Kshihara City
Telephone
0744-22-3928
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http://www.ne.jp/asahi/mizushi/kannon/
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open all year round
Route 1: 15 minute walk from Kaguyama Station of JR Sakurai Line
Route 2: 20 minute walk from Daifuku Station of Kintesu Osaka Line
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Miwa-myojin Omiwa Shrine
み わ みょうじん おおみわじんじゃ
三輪 明 神 大神 神社
Free Admission:
ほうもつしゅうぞうこ
The treasury 宝 物 収 蔵 庫
Omiwa Shrine is the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan, while Mt. Miwa is a sacred mountain
where Oomononushi-no-mikoto (Daikoku-sama), appeased a spirit on his own. It is a holy
ground that has been worshipped as a god’s mountain. There is no main shrine and the
people pray to the mountain through the three torii gateways in the backyard of the worship
hall, keeping up the original way to worship a god. Nobody has been permitted to cut any
trees and grass by ax or hatchet in the sacred mountain for a long time. The road running
along the foot of Mt. Miwa is called “Yamanobe-no-michi” which is a reflection of ancient
times.
さ い じんじゃ
○ Sai Shrine 狭井 神 社 ：A branch shrine of Omiwa shrine. Famous for the “remedy well”,
the spring water flows from Mt. Miwa. The water has been worshiped from old age as
the sacred water that could cure every kind of illness.
H o u r s
9：00AM～5：00PM
open all year round
ほうもつしゅうぞうこ
Treasury 宝 物 収 蔵 庫 9：30AM～3：30PM only on Sat., Sun., Holidays
Address
1422 Miwa, Sakurai City
Telephone
0744-42-6633
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http://www.oomiwa.or.jp/
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6 minute walk eastward from Miwa Station (JR Sakurai Line).
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たんざんじんじゃ
Tanzan Shrine
談山神社
Free Admission:
Entrance to the mountain,
Treasures (Halls for praying)
The name Tanzan, which means “discussion at the mountain” came from when
Nakano-oeno-Oji and Nakatomino-Kamatari met each other at the Kemari meeting held in
Houko-ji Temple and discussed about the reformation of the nation. This place is called
the Nikko of Kansai because of the beautiful scenery changes in the four seasons, such as
the abundant cherry blossoms in spring and red maple leaves in autumn. The shrine is also
famous for the Kemari festivals held in the spring and autumn.
じゅうさんじゅうのとう
●Thirteen-storied pagoda (important cultural property) 十 三 重 塔 ： The symbol of
Tanzan Shrine. The only wooden thirteen-story pagoda in the world. Lots of people
visit in the fall to see the pagoda surrounded by the beautiful autumn leaves.
H o u r s
9：00AM to 4：30PM
open all year round
Autumn leaves and illuminations: Approximately from the middle of Nov.
Till early Dec. From sunset to 8:00PM （front desk from 8：30AM to 6：00PM）
Address
319 Tounomine, Sakurai City
Telephone
0744-49-0001
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http://www.tanzan.or.jp/
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From JR or Kintetsu Sakurai Station by bus for Tounomine to Tanzan Jinja
bus stop.
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Byoudou-ji Temple
びょうどうじ
平等寺
Free Admission:
Reproduction of true image of Buddha Bodhisattva
(Main Hall) Please confirm beforehand
Shitou holy fire burning( in the precincts)：
Apr. 7th 11AM to 12PM
The principal image eleven-faced
Kanzeon Bodhisattva (Main Hall): Aug. 1th 1PM to 2PM
Buddhism had been protected by Japanese Imperial Family in Nara Era and then the
thought that the original Buddha appeared in God’s form was born in Japan. From there,
temples were established in many influential shrines all over Japan. As Omiwa Shrine’s
temple, Byodou-ji temple flourished during the Medieval Period until the early modern
times. Although it lost complete power due to the oppression on Buddhism during the Meiji
Period, the Main Hall was reconstructed thanks to the effort of the present priest and gained
the title of “Miwa Mt. Byodo-ji Temple”.
しゃかにょらいぼさつ
◆Reproduction of true image of Buddha Bodhisattva 釈迦 如 来 菩 薩 の複写：Reproduction
の複写
of the image which is treasured in Museum of London.
◆The principal image eleven-faced Kanzeon Bodhisattva (Main Hall)
ほんぞんじゅういちめんかんぜのんぼさつぞう
本 尊 十 一 面 観 世 音 菩 薩 像 ：It is said that Kaizan Shotokutaishi made this statue
by himself.
H o u r s
8：00AM to 5：00PM
Address
38 Miwa, Sakurai City
Telephone
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open all year round
0744-42-6033
http://www.geocities.jp/byoudouji/
10 minute walk from Miwa Station of JR Sakurai Line.
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Tsubosakadera Temple
つぼさかでら
壷 阪寺
Free Admission:
Precincts of the temple
It was established by the holy priest Benki of Ganko-ji Temple in 703. The principal
image is the eleven-faced and one thousand-armed Kannon Bosatsu which is widely
believed and worshiped for curing eye diseases. It is famous for being the stage of the
puppet drama “The miracle of Tsubosaka” sang of the conjugal love. In the precincts of the
temple, you can findｔhe largest stone Buddha in the world and relief sent from India give a
hint of the Silk Road. From spring to early summer, Japanese yellow roses, azaleas, and
lavenders bloom, while in the fall, the leaves turn red in all parts of the precincts and the
neighbouring mountains also change colour.
H o u r s
8：30AM～5：00PM
Open all the year round
Address
3 Tsubosaka, Takatori-cho, Takaichi-gun
Telephone
0744-52-2016
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http://www.tsubosaka1300.or.jp/
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From Tsubosaka Station (Kintetsu Yoshino Line) Take the bus for
Tsubosakadera and get off at the last stop.
35 A religious corporation Tachibanadera Temple
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しゅうきょうほうじん たちばなでら
宗 教 法人 橘 寺
Free Admission:
Entrance in tｈe mountain and inner halls
Shosoden Treasury Special Exhibition
〔Apr. 2nd Sat. to May 8th Sun.
and Oct. 1st Sat. through Nov. 6th Sun.〕
Tachibanadera Temple is said to be the birth place of Shotoku Taishi. It is said that
Shotoku Taishi gave a lecture on Buddhist scriptures of Shoman for three days in 606, and
then lotus flowers fell from the sky and piled up in the garden. More mysterious phenomenon
occurred, such as the thousand heads of Buddha appearing on the southern mountain, and
Shotoku Taishi’s crown glowed in sunlight, moonlight and starlight. After these happenings,
the Emperor ordered to build a nunnery, which was the origin of the temple.
さん こうせき
★ Sankoseki Stone 三 光 石 ： This stone seems to be an image of the sunlight,
moonlight and starlight which glowed from Shotoku Taishi’s crown when he gave lecture
on Buddhist scriptures of Shoman.
れんげづか
◆Mound of lotus flower 蓮 華 塚 ： This is said to be the place that the accumulated
flowers were
buried in.
にめんせき
★two-faced stone 二 面 石 ：The stone statue produced in Asuka Era. It has two heads
back to back. The two faces represent good and evil, expressing the two sides of a
human being.
H o u r s
9：00AM to 4：30PM
Open all year round
Address
532 Oaza Tachibana, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun
Telephone
0744-54-2026
Access
From Kintetsu Kashihara-Jingu Mae Station or Asuka Station by Asuka
Circular Bus(Kame Bus) to Okahashimoto bus stop. 3 minute walk from the
bus stop.
※Over the phone translation provided for those who need assistance
36 Okadera Temple
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おかでら
岡寺
Free Admission:
Entrance to the facility
As the biggest clay figure in Japan, Nyoirin Kannon has been worshipped as a god for
warding off evil.The priest Gien established this temple in the Oka palace which had been
given to him by Prince Kusakabe. The visitor can observe Rhododendron blooms from the
middle of April and then Cherry blossom and azalea flowers. The autumn foliage is also
beautiful to look at during the fall season.
にょい りん かんのん ざぞう
◆ The sitting statue of Nyoirin Kannon 如意 輪 観 音 座像 (important cultural
property)：
：The biggest and oldest clay figure in Japan. It is said to be made by Kobodaishi
using clay that was transported from India, China and Japan.
◆ Gilded bronze statue of Nyoirin Kannon
こんどうにょいりんかんのんぞう
金 銅 如意 輪 観 音 像 (important cultural
property)： The statue is a Hakuho period sculpture and standing in the womb of the main
image of the temple. The replica of statue is available for observation.
H o u r s
March to November 8：00AM to 5：00PM
December to February 8：00AM to 4：30PM open all year round
※Entrance in the Main Hall is not available from January to March. The
precincts of the temple are open to the public.
Address
Telephone
806 Oka , Asuka-mura , Takaichi-gun
0744-54-2007
Access
Yoshino
From the east exit of Kintetsu Kashihara Station take a bus to Okadera
Mae bus stop. 10 minute walk from Okadera Mae bus stop.
No taxis or buses are available from Okadera station on the Kintetsu
Line.
37 Kashihara City Municipal Science Museum for Children
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かしはら し り つ
かがくかん
橿原市立 こども科学館
こども科学館
Free Admission:
Approximately 50 kinds of displays,
Experimentation show
This is a science museum where adults and children can learn the basics of science by
experimenting and testing out different tools and equipment on their own. Besides play
equipment allowing children to learn about astronomy, electricity, magnetism, sound, light,
and power; Visitors can also try on a spacesuit and can participate in workshops with a
theme that varies monthly. There is also a crafts workshop.
じっけんこうぼう
✿Experimentation show 実 験 工 房 ショー:
From 1:30PM on weekdays
From 11:00AM and from 1:30PM on Saturday, Sunday, Holidays.
From 11:00AM and from 1:30PM during long term school Holiday.
From 11:00AM and from 1:30PM in March, May and October.
Observation of displays is available during open hours.
H o u r s
9：30AM to 5：00PM (final entrance up to 4:30PM)
Closed
Monday (if Monday falls on a Holiday,
the following day will be closed)
New Year Period (Dec. 27th through Jan. 4th）
Address
1ｓｔ basement of Kashihara Manyo Hall
11-5 Ofusa-cho, Kashihara City
Telephone
0744-29-1300
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http://www.city.kashihara.nara.jp/science/kagakukan/
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15 minute walk from Unebigoryo Mae (Kintetsu Kashihara Line)
38 The Nara Prefectural Archaeological Institute of Kashihara Museum
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な ら けんりつ かしはら こ う こ がく けんきゅうしょ ふ ぞ く はくぶつかん
奈良県立 橿原考古学研究所 附属博物館
Free Admission:
Permanent exhibition, and
Please confirm beforehand
Please inform the museum that
you will be using the free passport.
※ special exhibition named requires an admission fee.
Besides the permanent exhibition “Archaeology of Nara”, two special exhibitions are held
in spring and autumn, and in the summer, an exhibition called “Digging Yamato (Nara)”
shows the results of excavations, so that visitors can deepen their knowledge about the
history of Nara which has a very important role in Japanese history. Explanations of the
exhibitions by volunteers are available at the museum. There is also a video library, an
information corner, and a shop at the museum.
H o u r s
9：00AM to 5：00PM (final entrance up to 4:30PM)
Closed
Monday (if Monday falls on a Holiday,
the following day will be closed)
New Year Period (Dec. 28th to Jan. 4th）
Please pay attention to extra unplanned Holidays
Address
50-2 Unebi-cho, Kashihara City
Telephone
0744-24-1185
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http://www.kashikoken.jp/museum/
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5 minute west walk from Unebigoryo Mae (Kintetsu Kashihara Line)
39 Kashibara Museum of History
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れき し
いこ かしはら し はく ぶつかん
歴史に憩う橿原市博 物 館
Free admission:
Inside the museum
Niizawa Sendzu Kofungun found in Kashihara city, is a site which represents ancient japan
with more than 600 historical burial mounds. And is located on the North West hilly regions
of Mt Kaifuki which shares a border with Takatori cho, in Kashira City’s southern region.
Amongst these, grave number 126 is the most famous. Made at the end of the 5th
century, it is a long square tomb containing a traditional split bamboo Mokkan from which
several important cultural relics were excavated. Amongst others, on the outside were found
a steel katana and a lacquered disk depicting the four symbols engraved on it, from inside
the Mokkan glass ware bowls, ornamental earrings, bangles and other objects were
excavated. Kashihara museum contains not only information and artifacts about the Niizawa
Sendzu Kofungun but also a detailed history of the Kashihara area.
H o u r s
9:00am to 5:00pm (last entry is at 4:30pm)
Closed
-Monday, when a public Holiday falls on Monday the following weekday will
be closed
Address
858-1 Kawanishi Cho, Kashihara Shi
Telephone
0744-27-9681
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http://www1.mahoroba.ne.jp/~suihei/
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From Kintetsu Kashihara Jingu mae Station (West Exit) take the bus for Gose
Station and get off at Kawanishi
40 Suiheisha History Museum
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すいへいしゃはくぶつかん
水平 社博物館
Free Admission:
Permanent exhibition：
History of the movement of Suiheisha founded for
The abolition of discrimination against Burakumin.
Special exhibition: May 1st (Sun) – September 13th (Sun)
Cultural exhibition: November 1st (Tue) – November 20th (Sun)
Planned exhibition: December 4th (Fri) – April 9th (Sun) 2017
In 1998, this museum was established in the place of origin of Suiheisha to
transmit information for the abolition of discrimination. It started as an
information base for human rights called “Suiheisha History House” and
afterwards the name was changed to “Suiheisha History Museum”. This
museum was proven by abundant historical records related with the region. It
shows comprehensive history of the movement and the activists. The
Suiheisha’s Declaration is said to be the first Declaration of Human Rights in
Japan.
Hours
10：00AM to 5：00PM(final entrance up to 4:30PM)
Closed
Every Monday and the 4th Friday of every mouth (if Monday falls
or the 4th Friday falls on a Holiday, the following day will be
closed)
New Year Period and the temporary closing days.
Address
235-2 Kashiwara, Gose City
Telephone
0745-62-5588
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http://www1.mahoroba.ne.jp/~suihei/
Access
15 minute walk from Wakigami Station of JR Wakayama Line.
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Kashiba City Mt.Nijo Museum
か し ば し に じょうざんはくぶつかん
香芝市 二 上山 博物館
Free Admission:
Permanent exhibition：
Mt. Nijo and three rocks (all year around)
Special exhibition：
autumn season. Please confirm beforehand.
Mt. Nijo is a volcano which erupted approximately 16 million years ago. This is a unique
museum based on the three types of igneous rocks produced by the eruption: Sanukite,
which is said to have inspired the Paleolithic culture, tuff, which is used for stone coffins,
and emery, which is used for sandpaper this museum shows the relationship between the
nature of Mt. Nijo and the people through a diorama and video images. The remains of
Kashiba City during the ancient times are also exhibited. A special exhibition on
archaeological specimens also will be held.
H o u r s
9：00AM to 5：00PM
Closed
Monday (if Monday falls on a Holiday, the following day will be
closed)
New Year Period (Dec. 28th to Jan. 4th）
Address
1st Floor, Kashiba City Futakami Cultural Center
1-17-17 Fujiyama, Kashiba City
T elephone
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0745-77-1700
http://www.city.kashiba.lg.jp/life/shisetsu/hakubutsukan/
10 minute walk from Shimoda Station (Kintetsu Osaka Line)
かつらぎ し れ き し はくぶつかん
42 Katsuragi City History Museum 葛城市 歴史博物館
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Free Admission:
Entrance to the museum
Permanent exhibition shows archeological and historical documents from the ancient
times to the Medieval Period as well as folk materials of modern times featuring the region
of Katsuragi City. The visitors can get an overview of the geography and historical
environment throughan aerial photograph on a scale of 1:4000 of the whole region of
Katsuragi. Precious historical records are displayed in the special exhibition hall based on
the theme of “Katuragi” four times a year. Special lectures on Katsuragi and curators’
lectures on history and culture are held every second Saturday on the 2nd floor every
month to increase the visitors’ knowledge about the area’s history and culture.
H o u r s
9：00AM to 5：00PM (final entrance up to 4:30PM)
Closed
Every Tuesday, the second and forth Wednesday.
New Year Period (Dec. 28th through Jan. 4th）
Address
250-1 Oshimi, Katsuragi-City
Telephone
0745-64-1414
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http://www.city.katsuragi.nara.jp/index.cfm/13,0,31,html
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3 minute walk from Oshimi Station (Kintesu Shakudo Line)