Shoryaku-ji Temple
It was founded in 992 by Kanetoshi, the son of Kanpaku Kujo Kaneie, at the request of Emperor Ichijo. It was once a large temple with many temples, but now only the main hall, bell tower, and Fukujuin remain. The mountain path that follows the Bodhisengawa mountain stream is lined with moss-covered stone walls, reminiscent of the once magnificent temple temple. It is also known for its beautiful autumn leaves, so much so that it is called "Nishiki no Sato".
Detailed information
| Address | 157 Bodaisen-cho, Nara 630-8413 |
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| Opening Hours | March to November: 9:00 to 17:00 December to February: 9:00 to 16:00 |
| Closed day | December 30th to 31st |
| Parking | 60 regular cars, 3 large buses (charges apply) |
| Price | Adult: 500 yen University: 500 yen High school: 500 yen Junior high school: 500 yen Elementary school: 200 yen [Special admission/exhibition] Adult: 500 yen University: 500 yen High school: 500 yen Junior high school: 500 yen Elementary school: 200 yen |
| Price (Group) | Adults: 400 yen University: 400 yen High school: 400 yen Junior high school: 400 yen Elementary school: 150 yen [Special admission/special exhibition] Adults: 400 yen University: 400 yen High school: 400 yen Junior high school: 400 yen Elementary school: 150 yen Group rates apply 30 people or more |
| Inquiry | 0742-62-9569 (Shoryakuji Temple) FAX: 0742-62-9225 |
| Discount for Disabled Visitors | Available |
| Senior Discount | Available |
| Events | Doll memorial service: March 9th (reception is open throughout the year) Correction meeting: January 3rd to 5th Sake festival: Second Saturday of January Setsubun party: February 3rd Yakushi ceremony: April 18th Winter solstice festival (prayer to prevent paralysis) ): December 22nd 10:00-14:00 |
| Flower-Viewing | Nanten's red fruit: Approximately 3,000 trees from mid-November to late January Maple leaves: Approximately 1,000 trees from early November to early December |
| Special Openings | April 18th to May 8th: Yakushi Nyorai (Yakushi Tathagata) storage room November 1st to November 30th: Yakushi Nyorai (Yakushi Tathagata) and Buddhist paintings December 22: Yakushi Nyorai (Yakushi Nyorai) |
| Remarks | Special viewing Spring: April 18th - May 8th Autumn: November 1st - November 30th Information from the ears: Monthly event "Meiso-no-kai" 1st Sunday of every month (not available in January and November) 14:00 ~17:00 This is a seminar on the basic thinking, sitting method, and breathing techniques that are essential for Meiso Zazen. |
| Access & Bus Stop | From JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station, take a 15-minute bus bound for Tenri Station or Shimoyama and get off at Shimoyama. From "Shimoyama", transfer to the community bus bound for Yonetanicho for 7 minutes, get off at "Yanagijaya", and walk for 30 minutes. |