Three-storied Pagoda of Oka-dera Temple

Asuka Village Kazumochi in the back of the three-storied pagoda

Original Text

I went around the mountain from the stairs in the back of the main hall. It will be the so-called Okunoin. If you want to visit at the shortest distance, it is faster to go up Daishido from the front of the bell tower. There is an area like a little viewing platform in the back of the three-storied pagoda, and you can see the village of Asuka Village beautifully.

A building that stands out in height

Original Text

It was conspicuous even in the distance because it was tall among the temples of Okadera. However, due to the fact that it was a little off the route such as the main hall, the number of worshipers stopped by was reduced.

It is located on a hill above the main hall.

Original Text

It is a little higher than the main hall and you can reach the side of the triple tower by climbing ２～３ minutes. I feel that it is expensive when viewed from the side. However, it is an observatory that can see the view from here and farther than that.

Rebuilding

Original Text

　It collapsed in 1472 (Civilization 4) in the Muromachi period due to a strong wind. Rebuilding did not proceed, and eventually it was dismantled and converted into the members of the current Niomon and Romon gates. In fact, about 500 years later, in 1984 (Showa 59), the reconstruction started on the occasion of the anniversary of Kobo Daishi's 1,500th anniversary, and it was completed in 1986. In addition, the majesty of door paintings was improved, and finally it was completed in 2001 (Heisei 13). It is on a hill overlooking the main hall, and the vermilion paint is dazzling. The example of "Koto" hanging as a majestic eaves is ...

It is a beautiful and majestic three-storied pagoda.

Original Text

The three-storied pagoda of Okadera is located at a higher place a little away from the main hall. If you go up the approach where the red cherry blossoms for evil prayer in the far right of the main hall flutter, you will find Inari Daimyojin. It is a remnant of Shinto and Buddhist syncretization. There was the Okunoin Grotto on the right, and the Maitreya Bodhisattva was enshrined. Follow the signpost to the Miehoto and follow the road on the slope of the mountain opposite the main hall to reach the Miehoto. On the way, there were many rhododendron trees and I could imagine the splendor of the time when it was in full bloom. There was also a mausoleum of Yoshibuchi Sojo, who founded Okadera. ... on a giant tree