Kasagi, Kyoto

Kasagi (笠置町, Kasagi-chō) is a town located in Sōraku District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

Kasagi

笠置町
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Location of Kasagi in Kyoto Prefecture
Kasagi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°46′N 135°56′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureKyoto Prefecture
DistrictSōraku
Area
 • Total23.52 km2 (9.08 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2017)
 • Total1,284
 • Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.kasagi.lg.jp

As of October 2017, the town has an estimated population of 1,284.[1] The total area is 23.52 km².

Sights include Kasagiyama Prefectural Natural Park.

Kasagidera
Gate of Kasagidera

Kasagidera (笠置寺) is a Shingon sect Buddhist temple in Kasagi. The Honzon is the bodhisattva Maitreya. The temple is said to have been founded by Emperor Kōbun or Emperor Tenmu. Historically it has had close relations with Tōdai-ji and Kōfuku-ji in Nara. It is an important temple in the history of Buddhism in Japan, and many eminent monks have served as abbot. According to legend, the annual Omizutori ceremony at Tōdai-ji was begun by the monk Jitchū after he discovered a passage here that led to the heavenly home of Maitreya.

References
  1. "Official website of Kyoto Prefecture" (in Japanese). Japan: Kyoto Prefecture. Retrieved 11 February 2018.


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