# 長谷寺

> The head temple of the Shingon Buzan school, set on a hillside in Sakurai and known for its covered stairway and thousands of peonies.

- Prefecture: 奈良県
- Type: Temple
- Address: 奈良県桜井市
- Admission: 500 yen
- Official site: https://www.hasedera.or.jp/

Hasedera is the head temple of the Shingon Buzan school of Buddhism, founded on the slopes of Mount Hase in Sakurai. Its principal image is a large eleven-headed Kannon. Visitors reach the main hall by climbing a long covered stairway of 399 steps, lined with lanterns. The temple is celebrated as a temple of flowers, with more than 7,000 peony plants of over 150 varieties blooming from late April to early May. The main hall stands on a raised platform overlooking the valley, and the grounds also show cherry blossoms in spring and coloured leaves in autumn.

## FAQ

### How do I get to Hasedera from the nearest station?

It is about a 15-minute walk from Hasedera Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line.

### When is the best time to see the peonies at Hasedera?

The peonies usually bloom from late April to early May along the covered stairway.

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Source: 長谷寺 — Japan Voyage