Kairyuoji - Nara

I had a heavy rain when I visited Hokke-ji and Futai-ji before This was my second challenge. About 20 people take a fixed-route bus from Nara because there is a lot of traffic I felt far though it was near For the first time, take the train bound for Saidaiji from the west exit of JR Nara Station. You should also visit Hokke-ji Temple There is always a little-known spot near the famous ancient temple When you dive down the gate, you will be surrounded by greenery and you will find Manyo Mahoroba. There is a temple office on the immediate left and you pay the admission fee Leave your stamp book and go inside The eleven-faced Kannon of the principal idol is small, but with Aizen Myo as a side samurai Fudo Myoo and Bishamonten are enshrined. Even though the main hall surrounded by the heavy air of Shingon Risshu is alone I can hear Buddha's conversation for some reason Contrary to the gorgeous atmosphere of Kyoto, its weight The fence that you can touch is not 5 lines Earthen wall strengthened with roof tiles The building of Kairyuoji is in the blue sky Standing out, this is also suitable for a mountain in the city

Kairyuoji Temple, a very old temple that was rebuilt in the Tenpyo era when it was built from the Asuka period, seems to have been originally plastered on the wall surrounding the temple. The precincts are small, but when you enter, you will see Jizo on the left and right, and Nishikindo, where the five-storied pagoda of National Treasure No. 18 is enshrined in front. It was made when Kairyuoji was first built. The main hall is on your right. The forehead of the temple, which was hung on the mountain gate until the first year of the Meiji era, is displayed, and it is explained that it was due to Emperor Shomu. Two statues of Prince Shotoku are displayed, but one of them is believed to have been carved by Prince Shotoku himself. The shape of the Buddha statue is slender and slender like the Tenpyo Buddha, and it is worth seeing by itself. The eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva statue is really very beautiful. Others Manjusri Bodhisattva statue This is an unusual shape in which a scroll is placed on a lotus flower held in the left hand. In addition, seawater from all over Japan is contained in a glass vessel in the shape of a jewel.

I have been worshiping at the opening of the eleven-faced Kanzeon. The suppleness and softness of the statue was good. The five-storied turret, a national treasure, can be seen from a close distance in front of it, and it seems to be a valuable thing to understand the architectural style of the early Nara period.

It is also known as "Kairyuoji" because it was located in the corner of Empress Komyō's palace (palace, now Hokkeji Temple). The five-storied pagoda is unique.

It is near Hokke-ji Temple. It is an old temple related to Empress Komyō. It was in the mansion of Empress Komyō's father, Fuhito. Although it is small, it looks like an ancient temple.

It's a bit lonely, but if you've come to the Heijo Palace ruins, we recommend that you visit. During the autumn special visit, I saw the eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva statue (Important Cultural Property) of the principal idol ?, but the appearance of the temple grounds such as the main hall is neat and elegant, and it does not take much even if you turn slowly (turn slowly) It's about an hour?), So I think it's a good idea to set it up with a nearby Hokke-ji Temple or Futai-ji Temple (^^)