Otokunidera Temple

Otokunidera Temple（乙訓寺） is a branch temple of Haseji Temple of the Toyoyama school of Shingon Buddhism.In 811, “Koubou Taishi Kukai” returned from Tang Dynasty China and was appointed as a separate head of Otokunidera Temple, where he repaired and built the temple.

Otokunidera Temple

In 1695, it was rebuilt with the assistance of Keishoin（Mother of the 5th Shogun, Tsunayoshi Tokugawa）.

Otokunidera Temple

The Motinoki tree is estimated to be 400-500 years old and about 9 meters tall, and is designated as a natural monument of Nagaokakyo City.

Otokunidera Temple

In spring (late April to early May), it is also called “Botan-dera” (temple of peonies) because about 2,000 peony plants bloom. It is also a popular spot in autumn with beautiful autumn foliage.

Otokunidera Temple

Otokunidera Temple Map

opening hours	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.※Admission until 4:45 p.m.
regular closing day	without a holiday
entrance fee	500 yen※Free for junior high school students and under
bus stop	Hankyu Bus Yakushido bus stop
station	Hankyu Nagaoka Tenjin Station※Approx. 20 minutes walk from the nearest station※Hankyu Nishimuko Station is within an equal distance.
parking lot	Parking lot available (charged)
official site	Otokunidera Temple