Daian-ji Temple

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A temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect. The Emperor Jomei first named the Kumagori-shōja monastery of Shōtoku Taishi, Dai-ji, the original name. Then it became Daikandai-ji in Fujiwara-kyo period, and finally became Daianji Temple at the present site in the early 7th century. In its heyday, it was also called Nandai-ji and was a comprehensive Buddhist university which had as many as 889 monks specializing in Buddhism. 9 valuable tempyō buddhist statues reside here.

Detailed information

Address 2 chome-18-1 Daianji, Nara
Opening Hours

9:00AM-5:00PM

Parking

Standard-sized car

Price

Adults: 600 yen High school students and under: 300 yen *General admission to the New Treasure Hall begins from April 13, 2020 (Thursday) [Special visit/special exhibition] Adults: 800 yen High school students and under: 400 yen

Price (Group)

10% discount on the above (for 30 people or more) [Special visit/special exhibition] 10% off on the above (for 30 or more people)

Inquiry 0742-61-6312
Access & Bus Stop 7 minutes by bus from JR Nara Station. 15 minutes by bus from Kintetsu Nara Station. 8 minute walk from the Daian-ji bus stop
JR Nara Station Bus Terminal East Gate Bus Stop No.⑦
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Kintetsu Nara Station Bus Terminal Bus Stop No.⑫
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