Natadera Temple

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Natadera Temple

Famous for the mystery stone, walk through its caves and refresh yourself.

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Founded in 717 by Taicho, this is a temple dedicated to the Hakusan faith that conveys Jinenchi (wisdom of nature) to the present day.
The temple grounds are home to Kigan-yusenkyo, a number of caves opening into the rocky terrain of the temple, as well as a three-story pagoda, main hall, bell tower, and goma-do hall, all of which are designated national important cultural properties, as well as the impressive vermilion railing of the Fugetsu-kyo Bridge. The scenery is like a landscape painting.

It is characterized by unique features unseen in other shoin-style buildings. The shoin (study, drawing room), garden, and tea ceremony room, which are designated as national important cultural properties, and Ryubien, known for its divine Sanzon-ishi stone, a rock face divided into three parts, are available for special viewing.

The “Jinenchi '' refers to training where one gains the wealths of nature in small grass plains, or inside caves. In Kaga, many worshiped the gods of nature. A cave named “Iwaya” in Natadera is known as a Jinenchi dojo. Visitors can look inside. In ancient times, caves were seen as the entrance to the world of death. Yet, it was also known as the mother’s womb. Inside the cave, one can wash their sins away and come out spiritually.

Highlights

  • There are seven nationally important cultural properties and two gardens designated as places of scenic beauty.
  • It also offers the specialty sesame tofu and various Goshuin and charms.

Photos

  • Kigan-yusenkyo, a rocky area with many caves opening onto strangely-shaped rocks
(photo courtesy of Ishikawa Prefecture Tourism League)

    Kigan-yusenkyo, a rocky area with many caves opening onto strangely-shaped rocks (photo courtesy of Ishikawa Prefecture Tourism League)

  • The main pavilion stands leaning on the stone wall.
(photo courtesy of Ishikawa Prefecture Tourism League)

    The main pavilion stands leaning on the stone wall. (photo courtesy of Ishikawa Prefecture Tourism League)

  • The gate of the temple with a plaque reading "Jishosan”

    The gate of the temple with a plaque reading "Jishosan”

  • The “Fugetsu-kyo Bridge” looking down on the Kigan-yusenkyo.

    The “Fugetsu-kyo Bridge” looking down on the Kigan-yusenkyo.

  • View from the main pavilion surrounded by trees

    View from the main pavilion surrounded by trees

Reviews

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  • 江華

    寺內庭園景色值得細細品味欣賞。

  • 許家祥

    1300百多年歷史悠久的古寺處處都是古蹟,庭園的青苔生長滿地環境非常優雅美麗。

Details

Name in Japanese
那谷寺
Postal Code
923-0336
Address
Yu 122, Natamachi, Komatsu City, Ishikawa
Telephone
0761-65-2111
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
9:15am-4:00pm
Admission
Adults : 1,000 yen (+200 yen for special viewing, Elementary Students : 300 yen
Access
Take the “CanBus” from Hokuriku Shinkansen / IR Ishikawa Railway's Kaga Onsen station, a short walk from Natadera bus stop. or take the bus from IR Ishikawa Railway Awazu station, 7-8 minute walk from Natadera bus stop.
Credit Cards
Accepted (VISA)
Official Website
Official Website (English)