개창은 나라 시대의 텐헤이 8년(736)이라고 전해집니다. 세이부 천황의 통치하에 칙원소로 정해진 본존은 십일면 관세음 보살상. 목조불로서는 일본 최대급(높이 9.18m)의 존상으로, 토쿠도 스님이 야마토쿠니(현재의 나라) 산속에서 발견한 거대한 녹나무로 두개의 관음상을 만들었습니다. 하나는 나라 하세테라의 관음상이 되었고, 남은 하나는 중생제도의 소원이 담겨져 바다로 보내졌다고 합니다. 그 후 미우라반도에 다다른 관음상을 옮겨, 건립된 것이 하세테라입니다.
Hasedera Temple is known for housing one of the largest wooden statues in Japan, the eleven-headed statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, which stands at approximately 9.18 meters tall.
Hasedera Temple is located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is situated on a hillside overlooking the coastal city, providing visitors with scenic views.
Unique features of Hasedera Temple include its beautiful gardens, a cave with Buddhist carvings known as Benten-kutsu Cave, and the Amida-do Hall which houses an impressive golden statue of Amida Buddha.
Hasedera Temple was founded in the Nara period around the year 736 AD. It has a long history and has been an important site for pilgrimage and worship over the centuries.
Hasedera Temple is renowned for its seasonal attractions, especially its hydrangea garden which attracts many visitors during the rainy season in June. The temple grounds are also adorned with cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant foliage in autumn.
