Satake-dera Temple
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A historic temple that thrived as the prayer hall for the successive generations of the Satake clan. Its main hall, designated as an Important Cultural Property, boasts a beautiful Momoyama architectural style, making it a sight to behold.
Highlights
- Historic temple associated with the Satake clan
- Main hall, an Important Cultural Property of Japan
- Beautiful Momoyama architectural style
- 22nd temple on the Bandou Thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage route
- Principal image: Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva
Basic Information
- Address
- 2404 Tenjinbayashi-machi, Hitachi-Ota City, Ibaraki Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Ibaraki
- Access
- Take the Suigun Line (JR East) to Hitachi-Ota Station, then take an Ibaraki Kotsu bus to Tenjin. (However, buses are infrequent, so a taxi is recommended.) Alternatively, it's a 30-minute walk from Hitachi-Ota Station on the Suigun Line. Show route
- Op.Hours
- Please contact us directly for business hours.
- Cld.Days
- Irregular holidays
- Fee
- Admission is free.
- INFO
- Photography is prohibited within the temple grounds.
Overview
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