Otokunidera Temple
Japanese name：
乙訓寺
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Main Image Standing Eleven-Faced Kannon Bosatsu Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)
Impression TagsGentlenessDepthPurity
DescriptionOtokunidera’s Main Hall houses a standing Eleven-Faced Kannon Bosatsu designated an Important Cultural Property. Although the temple is popularly known for its peonies, it is also an ancient temple associated with Kukai. The Kannon image embodies a long history of devotion, and in contrast to the brightness of the flowers it conveys a quiet and profound atmosphere of prayer, revealing the deeper character of the temple beyond the spring crowds.
Basic Information
Spot ID
190
Temple / Site
Otokunidera Temple
Visiting Area
Main Hall
Visiting Status
Special viewing only
Address
京都府長岡京市今里3丁目14-7
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