Ryozan-ji Temple
At Emperor Shomu's imperial request, Gyoki built the main hall. Because the topography of Mt. Tomi resembles Mt. Ryojusen, in 736 the Baramon priest Bodhisena proposed the name of the temple as Ryosenji, and the Shingon sect was established. temple. Within the spacious grounds, there are ancient buildings such as the main hall (national treasure) from the Kamakura period, the three-storied pagoda (important cultural property), and the bell tower (important cultural property) from the Muromachi period, as well as the golden hall, which was completed in 1961, where Benzaiten was enshrined, and the Shirogane-den hall, which are ancient buildings. You can enjoy both modern and contemporary art culture. There is also a modern Western-style rose garden with 200 varieties and 2,000 rose bushes, as well as Jigoku Cave and Yakushi Yudono, which is the origin of its construction.
Detailed information
| Address | 3879 Nakamachi, Nara 631-0052 |
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| Opening Hours | Main hall 10:00-16:00 Rose garden 8:00-17:00 |
| Closed day | No holidays |
| Parking | 150 units |
| Price | Adults: 500 yen University: 500 yen High school: 500 yen Junior high school: 250 yen Elementary school: 250 yen [Special visit/special exhibition] *Best time to see roses in May, June, October, and November Adults: 600 yen University: 600 yen High school: 600 yen Junior high school: 300 yen Elementary school: 300 yen |
| Price (Group) | Adults: 400 yen University: 400 yen High school: 200 yen Junior high school: 200 yen Elementary school: 200 yen Group rates apply 50 people or more [Special visit/special exhibition] *Best time to see roses in May, June, October, and November Adults: 500 yen University: 500 yen High school: 500 yen Junior high school: 250 yen Elementary school: 250 yen |
| Inquiry | 0742-45-0081 (Ryozenji Temple) FAX: 0742-45-0999 |
| Barrier Free Accessibility | Toilet/3 wheelchairs |
| Discount for Disabled Visitors | Free for wheelchair users, regular charge for caregivers |
| Events | Correction meeting: January 1st to 3rd, First Lucky Award: January 7th 11:00, 14:00 Rose Ceremony/Eto Festival: Third Sunday of May |
| Flower-Viewing | Cherry blossoms: April Somei Yoshino 50, Yaezakura 30 Azalea: April 150 Satsuki: April 250 Hirado: April 150 Yamaboshi: May to June White/pink 40 Roses: May to June, October ~November 200 types 2,000 shares |
| National Treasures | Main hall |
| Special Openings | January 1st to 3rd: Yakushi Triad (Important Cultural Property) *Until the Meiji period, the principal image of the secret Buddha was opened only once every 20 years October 23rd to the second Sunday of November: Yakushi Triad, 10 One-faced Kannon statue, richly colored Four Heavenly Kings statues, etc. (Important Cultural Property) November 3: Mural inside the first floor of the three-storied pagoda (Important Cultural Property) |
| Remarks | Insider tip: Rose seedlings are sold during the peak rose season. At the tea terrace "Priere" in the rose garden, we sell rose tea and rose ice cream, as well as rose perfume and potpourri. |
| Access & Bus Stop | 8 minutes by bus bound for Wakakusadai/Kintetsu Nara Station from Kintetsu Tomio Station and get off at Ryozenji stop. |