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Tanzan Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan, dedicated to Fujiwara no Kamatari (614–669), the founder of the powerful Fujiwara clan. The shrine grounds are known for their maple foliage in autumn. Its 13-story wooden pagoda, reconstructed in 1532, is the only surviving example of a 13-story pagoda in Japan.
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Why does Tanzan Shrine have a 13-story pagoda?
The pagoda commemorates Fujiwara no Kamatari, whose remains were traditionally transferred to the site by his son. The present wooden structure was reconstructed in 1532 and is an unusual surviving 13-story pagoda.
Who is worshipped at Tanzan Shrine?
The shrine is dedicated to Fujiwara no Kamatari, the seventh-century statesman associated with the rise of the Fujiwara clan. The name Tanzan also recalls the mountain where Kamatari and Prince Naka no Oe reportedly discussed political reform.
When is the best time to see autumn leaves at Tanzan Shrine?
The shrine is especially famous for its maple foliage, which generally colors the grounds in November. Exact peak timing varies with the year's temperatures.
Is Tanzan Shrine Buddhist or Shinto?
It is now a Shinto shrine. The complex previously combined Buddhist and Shinto traditions before the government separation of the two religions after the Meiji Restoration.
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