Yata-dera Temple is located 3.5 km west of the castle town of Koriyama.
Known as the “Hydrangea Temple,” it is especially famous for its beautiful hydrangeas that bloom spectacularly during the rainy season.
The history of Yata-dera Temple dates back 1,300 years. Emperor Tenmu, then known as Prince Oama, climbed Yata Mountain to pray for victory in the Jinshin War, 672. After becoming emperor, he ordered Monk Chitsuu to build the temple, which originally included seven halls and forty-eight sub-temples.
大和郡山市の西側には矢田丘陵が広がり、その中腹に位置する矢田寺は、城下町・郡山から西に3.5kmのところにあります。
「あじさい寺」としても知られるこの寺は、特に梅雨の時期には、見事なあじさいが咲き誇ります。
矢田寺の歴史は1300年前に遡ります。天武天皇（当時は大海人皇子）が壬申の乱の戦勝祈願のために矢田山に登り、即位後に智通（ちつう）僧上に命じて七堂伽藍と48の坊を造営させたのが矢田寺の始まりです。
その後、平安時代初期に延命地蔵菩薩が安置され、それ以来、矢田寺は地蔵信仰の中心地として栄えてきました。
Yatadera Temple is also known as “Kongosanji Temple.”
The stone steps from the main gate are located halfway up Mount Yata.
The ascending stairs continue.
From this area, you can start to see hydrangeas.
From the top of the climb, you can enjoy a view of the Nara Basin.
The main hall can be seen in the distance.
The main hall
The view looking back from the main hall.
Yatadera Temple is a center of Jizo worship.
Within the temple grounds, approximately 60 varieties and 10,000 hydrangea plants are cultivated.
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