Gango-ji Temple
This edifice used to be a part of the priests' living quarters of the Gango-ji Temple, and was reconstructed as its main hall (National Treasure) and Zen hall (National Treasure) in the Kamakura period (1192-1333). The temple has attracted commoners since the Middle Ages. Numerous stone Buddhas and folk materials were discovered in the precincts. Thanks to the grand repair from the 25th to 29th year of Showa (1950-1954), we can enjoy appreciating the temple structures at the time of the Kamakura period's reconstruction. In the storehouse are a small wooden five-storied pagoda (National Treasure), a wooden sitting statue of Amida Buddha, Chiko Mandala, an abundance of articles on folk belief, and so on. (10 minutes' walk from Kintetsu Nara Station)
Detailed information
| Address | 11 Chuin-cho, Nara City 630-8392 |
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| Opening Hours | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Last entry at 4:30 p.m.) Opening/closing times are the same during special exhibitions. |
| Closed day | Open all year |
| Parking | 10 regular cars free of charge |
| Price | Adult: 500 yen University: 500 yen High school: 300 yen Junior high school: 300 yen Elementary school: 100 yen [During special autumn exhibition] Adult: 600 yen University: 600 yen High school: 300 yen Junior high school: 300 yen Elementary school: 100 yen |
| Price (Group) | Discount available for 20 or more people |
| Inquiry | Tel: +81-742-23-1377 Fax: 0742-23-1378 |
| Barrier Free Accessibility | Unavailable |
| Senior Discount | Free admission with the presentation of a Nanamaru card. |
| Events | SaitoSaito-Gomae: Setsubun day February 12:00- Jizoe Mantokuyo(Lantern Mass for Jizo Bodhisattva):8/23,24 17:00-21:00 |
| Flower-Viewing | Camellia: Late March (about 50 trees) Cherry blossoms: April (about 50 trees) Chinese bellflower: Mid-June-August (about 1,000 plants) Japanese bush clover: Early September-Early October (many plants) |
| National Treasures | small pagoda, room of zen meditation, main hall |
| Special Openings | Late October-earlyNovember: Chiko Mandara |
| Access & Bus Stop |
From JR Nara Station, take the city circulation bus (outbound) 7 minutes, get off at Tanaka-cho, 5 minutes to walk.
From Kintetsu Nara Station to Tenri Station, 4 minutes by bus bound for Shimoyama, 5 minutes to walk from Fukuchiin-machi bus stop.
Or 20 minutes to walk from JR Nara Station, 15 minutes to walk from Kintetsu Nara Station.
JR Nara Station Bus Terminal East Gate Bus Stop No.⑤
Kintetsu Nara Station Bus Terminal Bus Stop No.③
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