Kawahara-dera
Kawara-dera was a Buddhist temple established during the Asuka period in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Archaeological excavations have revealed a large-scale complex which included two Kondō, a pagoda, extensive priests' quarters, and roof tiles that are "among the most beautiful ever made in Japan".
- Buddhist temple
- …is also known as “Kawara-dera”
- Description: Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan
- Address: 1109
Places of Interest Nearby
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Tachibana-dera
Tachibana-dera is a Buddhist temple located in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
260 metres south of Kawahara-dera
Asuka Pond Garden Site
Asuka Pond Garden Site is an archaeological site.
280 metres northeast of Kawahara-dera
Asuka Palace Site
Asuka Palace Site is an archaeological site.
350 metres east of Kawahara-dera
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Asuka and Asuka.
Takatori
Takatori is a town located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
3½ km southwest of Kawahara-dera
Kawahara-dera
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Latitude
34.4722° or 34° 28′ 20″ north
Longitude
135.81731° or 135° 49′ 2″ east
Open location code
8Q6QFRC8+VW
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
amenity = place_of_worship
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Turkish—“Kawahara-dera” goes by many names.
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