Nakayamadera

Chūzan-ji Temple, located in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture, is known as Japan's first Kannon pilgrimage site and boasts a history of over 1,400 years. Its tranquility and refreshing air are its main features, allowing visitors to soothe their minds. In spring, the temple is filled with attractions such as beautiful blooming plum blossoms and a five-story pagoda. It is also famous as the "Kosodate Kannon" (Kannon for Childbirth) and "Anzan no Tera" (Temple for Safe Delivery), and is the place where Toyotomi Hideyoshi prayed for a child. Please come and visit this wonderful atmosphere at least once to experience it for yourself.

The approach to Nakayamadera Temple is lined with shops where you can purchase antiques and souvenirs. While feeling the atmosphere of the historic temple, you can also enjoy selecting charming goods. There is a wide variety of attractive products, such as local specialties and Nakayamadera original amulets. Shopping during a trip is essential for making memories. Please come and get a wonderful souvenir at Nakayamadera.

The area around Nakayamadera Temple is overflowing with lunch spots where you can enjoy local cuisine. From "Kissaten Bonten's" lotus and bamboo shoot rice to "Cafe Pattina's" cream croquettes, "Tajimaya Takarazuka Store's" meat dishes, and "Tango-ya's" smooth noodles, you can enjoy a variety of flavors. At "One Kalbi Takarazuka Nakayamadera Store," you can enjoy grilled meat and steak, while at "Shikinosato Heiwa Takarazuka Store," you can taste dishes made with seasonal ingredients. Be sure to visit after your visit to the temple.

Chūzenji Temple is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture, and is famous as Japan's first Kannon pilgrimage site. Its majestic architecture is particularly attractive, with a beauty that exudes history, such as the Seiryu Pagoda and the main gate. Many people also visit to pray to the Jizo statue for stillborn children. Chūzenji Temple, which answers various prayers such as business prosperity and warding off evil, fascinates visitors. Please come and visit at least once.

Nakayamadera Temple is known as a place where you can learn about perpetual memorial services. You can complete the procedures at the Amida Hall, and they accept offerings starting from 50,000 yen per soul. By entrusting your remains, they will be managed and memorialized perpetually. Additionally, at the Banreito Tower, while you cannot retrieve the remains, you can rest assured that they will be taken care of. With these features, the temple is loved by many visitors.