An ancient temple said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku on Empress Suiko's imperial decree; Kukai served as head administrator in the Konin era (810-24) and Emperor Heizei retired here, while its spring tree peonies earn it the affectionate name 'Peony Temple'.
An ancient Shingon Buzan-ha temple said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku on imperial decree of Empress Suiko. During the Konin era (810–824) the monk Kukai served as head administrator. It is also said to be the place where Emperor Heizei lived in retirement, making it one of the most distinguished temples in the Otokuni region. From April to May tree peonies bloom throughout the grounds, an…
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Origins
Otokunidera Temple is traditionally said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku on the imperial decree of Empress Suiko, though the precise date of its founding remains unknown. By the Nara period (710–794), it is believed to have already been established as a prominent temple in the Otokuni region.…