Nakayama-dera
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Nakayama-dera (中山寺 Nakayama-dera) is a Buddhist temple, in Takarazuka, Hyogo, Japan.
[edit] History
The ‘engi’, or the official history of the temple, says that the temple was founded by Prince Shotoku, in the 6th century. It is one of the most popular temples in the city. Today’s buildings of this temple were mainnly built by Hideyori Toyotomi in the 17th century. Hideyori is a son of Hideyoshi Toyotomi who unified Japan in 16th century.
[edit] Objects of Worship
The principal object of worship at this temple is a Juichimen-Kannon, or the Goddess of Mercy with eleven heads. It is believed the Kannon has her power to give babies and its easy delivery.
[edit] Access
The entrance stations to this temple are Nakayama Station on the Hankyu Railway Takarazuka Line and Nakayama-dera Station on the JR West Fukuchiyama Line (JR Takarazuka Line).
