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During the Nara Period Emperor Shomu went hunting on Mt. Kasagi. He chased a deer and found himself in a dangerous situation, which he eventually escaped by praying to the Buddha. He carved a Miroku Bosatsu Buddha on the surface of a large rock, which served as the main image and origin of Kasagi - dera Temple. This temple apparently developed as a training center for shugendo, at the end of the Heian Period, but was burned down during the Genko Rebellion. The present main hall and Bishamondo Hall were built during the Muromachi Period. Many must-see spots such as Tainai Kuguri (Passage Through the Uterus) can still be seen here today.

Address :

29 koaza-Kasagiyama, Oaza-Kasagi, Kasagi-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto

Telephone :

0743-95-2848

Open :

8:00am - 5:00pm

Access :

JR Kansai Main Line to "Kasagi".

Fee :

Entrance Fee: 300 yen
(270 yen yen per person for groups of 30 or more)
Junior High School Students: 100 yen
Elementary School Students: 30 yen
Under Elementary school Age: Free