Omido Kannonji Temple is located in Kyotanabe City in the Kyoto Tea Country region. The temple is believed to have been founded over 1,300 years ago at the request of Emperor Tenmu. It has suffered from numerous fires throughout its history, and most of its 13 halls and more than 20 living quarters of monks were lost in the fire in 1437. Only the Omido (the main hall) was rebuilt later, and it survives to this day. (It was last rebuilt in 1953.)
The temple is dedicated to Kannon (Avalokiteśvara) Bodhisattva. The statue of Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva is created with sophisticated techniques by layering using lacquer repeatedly, and the surface is finished with gold leaves. It is one of seven statues of Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva designated as National Treasures.
In spring, yellow carpets of rapeseed blossoms spread out in front of the temple, which is a spectacular sight. You can also see beautiful cherry blossoms on the approach to the temple.
In autumn, the main hall and garden are beautiful with fall foliage. A nighttime illumination event is held every year, in which visitors can enjoy the fall colors with the traditional Japanese ambiance.
- Tel
- 0774-62-0668
- Address
- 13 Fugenji Shimodaimon, Kyotanabe City, Kyoto
- Access
- Bus: From Miyamaki Station (Kintetsu Kyoto Line) or JR-Miyamaki Station (JR Gakkentoshi Line), take the Nara Kotsu Bus and get off at Fugenji. Walk for about 5 minutes.
Car: Take the Keinawa Expressway. From Tanabe-nishi Interchange, continue driving for about 10 minutes. - Business Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
Closed
Open year-round - Price
- 500 yen
- Parking
- Free parking available (30 regular-sized cars)
2 parking spaces available for large buses along Kyoto Prefectural Route 65, in front of Nishimura Kotaro Shoten
