場所奈良県桜井市長谷寺

奈良県桜井市初瀬731-1 長谷寺

Hasedera Temple was founded in 686, and now serves as the head temple of the Bunzan school of Shingon Buddhism. Situated in a valley, Hasedera has over 30 buildings built up along the hillside. Visitors can spend a long time strolling. The main hall is at the very top and offers a great view of the surroundings from its balcony. The spectacular temple rivals Kyoto's Kiyomizu Temple.  The approach to Hasedera consists of a small temple town, whose restaurants and merchants have been catering to temple visitors for centuries.