Natadera Temple
石川県
Natadera is a prestigious head temple of the Koyas…
Founded
717
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Temple
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石川県小松市那谷町ユ122
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Natadera is a prestigious head temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect located in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Founded in 717 by the monk Taicho, who also opened Mt. Haku, the temple's main hall is built within a massive formation of strange rocks called 'Shizenchino Iwakutsu (Kikigan Yusenkkyo),' making it a sacred site of Hakusan faith. Nationally celebrated for its autumn foliage, the contrast…
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Origins
Natadera was founded in 717 (Yoro 1) by Taicho, the monk who opened Mt. Haku, who enshrined a statue of the thousand-armed Kannon within a natural rock cavern. The temple is said to have later been restored during a pilgrimage by the retired Emperor Kazan, who renamed it Natadera. Maeda Toshitsune, …
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人Related Figures— 3
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Taichō
Opener of Hakusan, Great Sage of Koshi
Age 35 at founding
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Taicho, the monk who opened Mt. Haku, is said to have founded this temple in 717, making it a sacred site of Hakusan faith.
Maeda Toshiie
Founder of the Million-Koku Kaga Domain
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The enormous wealth of the Kaga Domain, built on the foundations laid by Maeda Toshiie, enabled his successors to maintain and develop cultural heritage sites. Natadera was extensively rebuilt in 1648 by Maeda Toshitsune — Toshiie's grandson and the third lord of Kaga — resulting in the cluster of Important Cultural Properties that stands today. The economic base and commitment to cultural patronage passed down from Toshiie through successive Maeda lords elevated Natadera to one of Hokuriku's foremost temples.
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Hours
Visiting hours 9:15–16:00, open year-round.
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General admission: 1,000 yen (junior high+), 300 yen elementary, free preschoolers.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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