Obitoke Temple
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Nara
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- 30分钟
- Opening Hours
- Open in daytime; per on-site notices
- Ticket Price
- Free (prayers and charms extra)
- Address
- Obitoke Temple, Nara, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.6750, 135.8000
Introduction
Obitokede-ra stands in Imaichi-cho, Nara, and is a Shingon Ritsu-school temple known for safe-childbirth and child-blessing prayers, said to be Japan's oldest place of prayer for safe delivery. Legend tells that in the early Heian period the empress Fujiwara no Akiko, consort of Emperor Montoku, prayed here and was granted a child, giving the temple its name 'Obitoke', meaning to untie the birth sash and deliver safely. The temple honours Jizo Bosatsu, and its halls and stone images tied to safe-birth devotion give it a calm, solemn air; both the imperial family and ordinary worshippers have long come to pray.
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FAQ
What are the opening hours of Obitoke Temple?
Open in daytime; per on-site notices
How much is the admission for Obitoke Temple?
Free (prayers and charms extra)
Any practical tips for visiting Obitoke Temple?
Safe-birth charms and birth-sash prayers are popular with worshippers. Prayers sometimes need a reservation; ask the temple beforehand.
How long should I spend at Obitoke Temple?
A typical visit takes 30分钟.
