Tachibana-dera

Tachibana-dera 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.
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  • Type: Buddhist temple
  • Description: Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara, Japan
  • Also known as: “Tachibana-dera Temple”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kawahara-dera and Asuka Pond Garden Site.

Buddhist temple
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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". is situated 260 metres north of Tachibana-dera.

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site, which is situated 470 metres north of Tachibana-dera.

Archaeological site
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is a Kofun period burial mound, located in the village of in the of . The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1935. is situated 1 km southeast of Tachibana-dera.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Asuka and Asuka.

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

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.

Town
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is a town located in , , Japan. 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 Tachibana-dera.

Tachibana-dera

Latitude
34.46992° or 34° 28′ 12″ north
Longitude
135.81792° or 135° 49′ 5″ east
Open location code
8Q6QFR99+X5
Open­Street­Map ID
way 402546839
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Wiki­data ID
Q11544260
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In Other Languages

From Egyptian Arabic to Turkish—“Tachibana-dera” goes by many names.
  • Egyptian Arabic: “تاتشيبانا ديرا”
  • German: “Tachibana-dera”
  • Hebrew: “מקדש טצ’יבאנה-דרה”
  • Indonesian: “Wihara Tachibana-dera”
  • Japanese: “Tachibanadera”
  • Japanese: “たちばなでら”
  • Japanese: “橘寺”
  • Polish: “Tachibana-dera”
  • Turkish: “Tachibana Tapınağı”

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Highlights include 放生池 and 内垣内池.

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