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Taisanji

Tourist attraction Buddhist temple Place of worship

Tendai Buddhist temple known for its main hall, built in 1293, plus cherry blossoms & autumn colors. People often mention hall, road, main, time, temple, national, treasure, parking, entrance,


Address

Zenkai-224 Ikawadanicho, Nishi Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-2108, Japan

Website

www.do-main.co.jp

Contact

+81 78-976-6658

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (360 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: (The Emperor's Birthday), 8:30 am to 5 pm, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: hall (12) road (11) main (10) time (10) temple (10) national (8) treasure (8) parking (8) entrance (8)
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  • 3/5 Concierge V. 1 year ago on Google • 492 reviews
    I visited on a sunny May 5th, a perfect day for tourists, but there were not many worshipers. Although it is called Kobe City, it is a quiet farm area with few private houses. 30 minutes walk from the subway station. It is best to visit by car or as a walking destination. The main hall is Kobe City's only national treasure building. The principal image is Yakushi Nyorai, but it is a hidden Buddha and cannot be seen. The main hall, which is a national treasure and was built during the Kamakura period, has simple and modest decorations. It is a large building that accommodates many people in one place, and has been designated as a national treasure due to its historical value, where you can feel the atmosphere of the time. The seated statue of Amida Nyorai from the Kamakura period in Amida-do Hall is an important cultural property. This Buddha statue is well-organized and beautiful. It seems that the Niomon gate and the three-storied pagoda have been designated as important cultural properties. The three-storied pagoda has a vermilion base of the same color to match the national treasure. There were many maple trees in the temple grounds, so you can expect a beautiful view of the autumn leaves. The cultural properties are excellent, but the maintenance is disappointing. The area around the main hall is still in good condition, but the inner temple across the river has not been maintained and is almost a wasteland. I feel like it would be a waste if it was restored and taken care of because it would be even more attractive. The area may be resistant to becoming a tourist destination.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 tm r. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is the 25th temple on the New Saigoku 33 Temple Pilgrimage, located near the West God of Kobe. The parking lot is free, and the entrance fee is 300 yen. The grounds were much larger than I expected, and the scenery was spectacular. I think that autumn leaves are also beautiful in autumn, so I would like to visit. I don't know if the Buddha in Amida-do is open to the public or if it will be done, but it was very splendid. (Original) 神戸西神付近にある新西国三十三所巡礼第二十五番目のお寺。 駐車場は無料、拝観料は300円。敷地内は思った以上に広く、様々な景色を見せてくれる所でした。秋になると紅葉も綺麗な所だと思うので訪れたいと思います。 阿弥陀堂のお釈迦様は公開されていないのか、される事があるのかわかりませんが、凄く立派でした。
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 北斗の猫 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The weather was good, so I went for the first time for a walk. I think that the scenery changes depending on the season, but it is a beautiful place and has a taste. Also, the lady at the reception desk at the conferment office talked to me in a friendly manner, so I was able to look around comfortably. (Original) 天気が良かったので散歩がてら初めて行ってみました。季節によって景色も変わると思いますがキレイな所で風情がありますね。また授与所の受付の女性の方が気さくに話し掛けてくれたので気持ちよく見て回ることができました。
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 andy 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I had a hard time understanding the entrance. There is a parking lot in the back. A big car can be hard. If you enter from the side of the torii and enter a narrow road for about 100 meters, there is a large free parking lot on your left. However, an entrance fee to this temple is required. 300 yen? I paid for it. There is a spectacular and mysterious time that cannot be said. There is a river in the back and there are many Jizo statues across the red bridge. The heart is washed. I would like you to join hands. Worth to go. It is recommended because there are few people. (Original) 入口がわかりずらく苦戦しました。 駐車場が、奥まった場所にあります。大きい車は大変かもしれません。 鳥居の横から入り細い道を100Mくらい入ると左手に広い無料駐車場があります。 しかし、このお寺入場料必要です。300円?くらい支払いました。 見応えがあり、なんとも言えない神秘的な時間が流れてます。 奥に川があり赤い橋を渡った先に、たくさんのお地蔵様がいらっしゃいます。 心が洗われます。 ぜひ、手を合わせてみて頂きたいです。 行く価値があります。人も少ないのでおすすめです。
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Masayuki O. 7 months ago on Google • 1909 reviews
    The main hall was built at the end of the 13th century, showing the style of the time when Buddhism became popular. The Amida Hall is enshrined with a seated statue of Amida Nyorai, designated as an important cultural property. Niomon is also an important cultural property. Visiting the shrine on a group tour. Despite the limited time, the chief priest provided a thorough explanation.

  • 5/5 83 K. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is a free parking lot if you follow the narrow road from the prefectural road. Climb the stone steps and pay the admission fee at the vermilion central gate. The three-storied pagoda rebuilt in the early Edo period is on the right, and the main hall of the national treasure is on the front step. It is not so big, but it is a vermilion building built in the Kamakura period, and the statue of Yakushi Nyorai and the statue of Kannon 11 are enshrined. The season of fresh green and autumn leaves is especially beautiful. (Original) 県道から狭い道を少し進むと無料の駐車場があります。石段を登り朱色の中門で拝観料を払います。右手に江戸初期に再建された三重塔、正面の段を上ると国宝の本堂があります。それほど大きなものではないですが、鎌倉時代に建立された朱色の建物で、本尊の薬師如来像や十一面観音像を安置。新緑や紅葉の季節は特にきれいです。
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kazu F. (. 3 years ago on Google • 260 reviews
    Taisanji is a temple of the Tendai sect located in Nishi-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. It seems that it has been around for more than 1000 years. The main hall is a national treasure of Japan.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 東京七味七色蕃椒堂 Tokyo Rainbow S. 1 year ago on Google • 151 reviews
    I visited the temple for the first time in several decades, since I was a junior high school student, but the grounds are still a famous temple with a sense of history. The approach road leading from the main road used to be like a mountain road, but now it is beautifully paved with cobblestones, and there is a parking lot along the way, but it is difficult to find the entrance by car, so we recommend checking in advance. . Once you enter the Sanmon gate, you will find a reception desk where you will have to pay the admission fee before visiting. The main hall is a national treasure, and if you take your time to see the three-storied pagoda, Amida Nyorai-do hall, and Shakado-do hall, it will take about an hour. I was relieved to see that the virgin forest in the background was still preserved.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 8 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    This was my first time visiting the shrine as I had never been there before as it was so close to the shrine. If you drive slowly along the cobblestone approach road, you will find a parking lot. It was a small sign so I almost missed it. As I walked further into the shrine, there was a mountain gate at the end of the stairs. After paying the entrance fee of 300 yen at the reception desk, you can go inside and take a leisurely stroll around the main hall, Amida-do hall, and the three-storied pagoda. I also crossed the red bridge heading towards Okunoin. Recently, there were many rare beetles flying around.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 H I. 4 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    It was a wonderful temple. The grounds are large and it is difficult to visit them all. It would be even better if the cleaning was a little more thorough.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 O. K. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Visited as Kobe 13 Buddhist sacred place. The only entrance fee for the sacred place was ¥ 300. You can leave your sutra book when you enter the mountain. Is there a charge for the main hall as a national treasure? is it···. It's not much different to me from other temples in the pilgrims' way (sweat) There is a mountain gate (Niomon) on the narrow road from the thick road, but there is only one parking space to take a picture. The thick road side is a turning point for buses, so it is prohibited to stop. When you enter the narrow road, there is a small sign on the left that guides you to the parking lot, but the width of the entrance is not so wide, so be careful when entering a car with a long overall length. (Original) 神戸十三佛霊場として訪問。 霊場で唯一入山料を¥300取られました。入山時に納経帳を預けれます。本堂が国宝とのことで有料?なのでしょうか・・・。私には他の札所の寺院と大きくは変わらないです(汗) 太い道から細い道に入るところに山門(仁王門)がありますが、写真撮ろうとするには1台くらいの駐車スペースしかないです。太い道側はバスの転回場になってるので停車も禁止です。 細い道を入っていくと左に小さな看板で駐車場の案内ありますが入り口の幅がそれほど広くないので長い全長の車は進入注意です。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Medya M. 1 year ago on Google • 111 reviews
    Great for hiking. Nice cosy temple near a spa

  • 3/5 もすもす 4 months ago on Google • 109 reviews
    It's worth paying the admission fee, but I don't think it's outstanding. I'm glad the bell turned on and I was able to cross the red bridge in the back.

  • 3/5 Adam K. 4 years ago on Google • 65 reviews
    Nice temple with some heritage listed buildings, but for 300 yen entrance fee I've seen nicer places, an no English information.

  • 4/5 ウニャミケール 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I went in late November, but it looks like the autumn leaves can be enjoyed until early December. There are Taizanji Coffee Roasting Room and Nadeshikonoyu nearby, so you can enjoy a relaxing time.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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