THE GATEさんのインスタグラム写真 - (THE GATEInstagram)「【Follow us! @thegate_japan】THE GATE is a website for all journeys in Japan. Follow @thegate_japan for japan travel inspiration! . “Hase Temple(##長谷寺)” is a 686 years-old temple of the Shingo sect of Buddhism located in #SakuraiCity(#桜井市) in the southeastern #Nara prefecture(#奈良). . #HaseTemple is featured in many Japanese classic literatures, including the Tale of Genji (a novel written in the 11th century about lifestyles of high courtiers during the Heian Period). Surrounded by magnificent nature, on the #temple property are many historical buildings that stand with dignity. . The temple’s symbolic main hall features the butai-zukuri (the building structure like a stage) that stands on the side of a precipitous cliff halfway up Mt. #Ohatsuse(#小初瀬山). . The main hall commands an impressive view, and merely praying there is a refreshing experience. Inside the temple, whose main hall itself has been designated as a national treasure, are many national treasures and temple treasures as dedications. . One of the must-sees is the eleven-faced principal Kannon/ Bodhisattva, which takes pride in its height of 12 meters. One of the most sizeable Kannons in Japan, the statue presents aura and power so strong that they can be felt by those praying from a distance. . The popular place to take a break is “#Gachirinin(#月輪院)“, where you can have macha and ice cream while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the temple property. . . Check more information about Japan. →@thegate_japan . . . Check more information about Japan. →@thegate_japan . #Japan #thegate_japan #travel #exploring #thegate #thegate_hydrangeas #visitjapan #sightseeing #ilovejapan #triptojapan #scenery #vacation #holiday #travelphotography #japaneseview #hydrangeas #flower #flowers #temple #japnesetemple」7月3日 18時02分