Denko-ji Temple
Denko-ji Temple is said to have been opened during the Tenpyo Hoki era by Ganjin Kazujo's disciple, Shiki Ritsushi. The camellia in the shrine grounds is one of the three famous camellias in Nara, and is called Chiri-tsubaki because the petals fall one by one.
Detailed information
| Address | 24 Ogawa-cho, Nara 630-8233 |
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| Opening Hours | 9:00～17:00 |
| Closed day | Monday *No holidays during camellia blooming period |
| Price | Jizo Bodhisattva viewing 300 yen |
| Inquiry | 0742-22-1120 (Denkoji Temple) |
| Events | Jizo-kai (Jizo Bodhisattva costume change memorial service): July 23rd |
| Flower-Viewing | Camellia: Late March to early April, several trees |
| Special Openings | July 23rd: Jizo Bodhisattva Clothes Change Memorial Service (Main Hall) *Admission allowed. No reservation required March 12th: View inside the main hall *Visit possible. No reservation required |
| Access & Bus Stop | 10 minutes walk from JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station |