Byakugō-ji
The Byakugō-ji ( Japanese. 白 亳 寺 ) is a Buddhist temple on the western slope of Takamado ( 高 円 山 ) in Nara . Its name refers to the white tuft of hair between the eyebrows, one of the 32 characteristics of the Buddha ( 三 十二 相 , sanjūni sō ).
In the 8th century the district belonged to an imperial prince.
The temple has an Amida statue from the Nara period and a statue of Hell King Enma .
He became famous for the unusual 400 year old, five-colored camellia tree ( 五 式 椿 ). It owes its reputation to the red and white bush clover hagi in autumn.
Important events
- Early to mid-April: camellia blossom
- September: Hagi or bush clover blossom
- December: autumn leaves of the maple
Coordinates: 34 ° 40 ′ 16 ″ N , 135 ° 51 ′ 5 ″ E