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Natadera Temple
那谷寺Ishikawa · Chubu
A Shingon-sect (Koya-san) Buddhist temple built into wind/wave-eroded rock formations sitting atop an ancient seabed, founded 717 by the monk Taicho. Matsuo Basho visited in 1689 (Oku no Hosomichi) and composed a haiku here, marked by a stone monument; the grounds are officially part of the 'landscapes of Oku no Hosomichi'.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.4· 2,805 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:15 AM – 4:00 PM
- Admission
- Adults (junior-high+) ¥1,000, elementary ¥300, free preschool. +¥200 for Shoin building/garden (Important Cultural Property, possible seasonal closure). Hours 9:15-16:00, 365 days/year.
- Nearest station
- JR Kaga Onsen Station
- Website
- natadera.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:15–16:00Admission
- Adults (junior-high+) ¥1,000, elementary ¥300, free preschool. +¥200 for Shoin building/garden (Important Cultural Property, possible seasonal closure). Hours 9:15-16:00, 365 days/year.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 9:15 AM – 4:00 PM
How to get there
CAN BUS 'Yamamawari Route' (~35-50 min, runs ~every 2 hrs). Alt: JR Komatsu Station → local bus, 35 min.
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