📍Nara · Tsubosaka-dera: A Cherry Blossom Sanctuary at a Thousand-Year-Old Temple🌸

#cherryblossom25 Springtime in Nara isn’t just about Nara Park and Mount Yoshino—there’s a stunning hidden gem waiting to be discovered: Tsubosaka-dera Temple! Founded in 703 AD, this ancient temple is not only steeped in history, but also known for enshrining the Eleven-Faced Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva, believed to protect and heal the eyes 🙏✨ 🌸 Highlights: ✨ The Sakura Buddha Every spring, Tsubosaka-dera becomes enveloped in cherry blossoms, creating a magical atmosphere. The most breathtaking sight? A 15-meter-tall Shakyamuni Buddha surrounded by pink blossoms, nicknamed the “Sakura Buddha.” It’s so photogenic that it’s been featured in official posters for Kintetsu Railway! 🌸📸 ✨ Exotic Temple Aesthetic Tsubosaka-dera is deeply influenced by Indian culture, with: A towering 20-meter-tall Kannon statue A 50-meter-long Buddhist relief mural The blend of Japanese serenity with South Asian mystique gives the temple a unique and sacred vibe 🛕 ✨ Spiritual Blessings As the 6th temple of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Tsubosaka-dera is especially known for blessings related to eye health. You’ll find unique items like eye-themed charms, eye drops, and hand towels—perfect souvenirs with a spiritual twist 💝 📍Tips: Location: Takatori Town, Nara Prefecture Access: Take the Kintetsu Line to Tsubosakayama Station, then transfer to a bus up the mountain (check schedules ahead of time) Best time to visit: Late March to mid-April for peak cherry blossoms 🌸 #travel