Kawahara-dera

Kawara-dera was a Buddhist temple established during the Asuka period in the village of , , 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".
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  • Type: Buddhist temple
  • Description: Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan
  • Also known as: “Kawara-dera”
  • Address: 1109

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tachibana-dera and Asuka-dera Temple.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple located in the village of , , Japan. It belongs to the Tendai sect and its honzon is a statue of Prince Shōtoku. is situated 260 metres south of Kawahara-dera.

Buddhist temple
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Asuka-dera, also known as Hōkō-ji, is a Buddhist temple located in the village of , , . It currently belongs to the Shingon-shū Buzan-ha sect. is situated 760 metres north of Kawahara-dera.

Museum
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The Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture is a museum located in , , in Japan. It is dedicated to the Man'yōshū, an 8th-century anthology of waka poetry. Its honorary director is Susumu Nakanishi. is situated 720 metres northeast of Kawahara-dera.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Asuka and Asuka.

Village
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is a village located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2017, the village has an estimated population of 5,681, with 2,170 households, and a population density of 240 inhabitants per square mile.

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refers to the south-eastern part of Nara Basin, which mostly overlaps with contemporary Village, in Nara Prefecture.

Town
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is a town located in , , . As of 30 September 2024, the town had an estimated population of 6,081 in 2820 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 25.79 km2. is situated 3½ km southwest of Kawahara-dera.

Kawahara-dera

Latitude
34.4722° or 34° 28′ 20″ north
Longitude
135.81731° or 135° 49′ 2″ east
Open location code
8Q6QFRC8+VW
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3730003044
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Wiki­data ID
Q3194342
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Turkish—“Kawahara-dera” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Kawara-dera”
  • French: “Kawara-dera”
  • Japanese: “川原寺”
  • Turkish: “Kawara Tapınağı”

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