Toshodai-ji Temple
This temple was founded in the 3rd year of the Tempyo era(759) by the Chinese Buddhist priest Ganjin Wajo, who, with the invitation of Emperor Shomu, came to Japan after going through all sorts of hardships. The whole temple, including the Golden Hall called "Tempyo-no-Iraka," the Lecture Hall and the Treasure Hall, still keeps its original appearance. The temple buildings are beautifully arranged, which shows us broad-mindedness of the people of the Tempyo era. After the capital was transferred to Kyoto, the temple declined for some time. In the Kamakura period (1192-1333), however, the temple buildings were restored by the priest Kakujo, and in the Edo period, its edifices were repaired. (5 minutes' walk from Kintetsu Nishinokyo Station)
Detailed information
| Address | 13-46 Gojo-cho, Nara 630-8032 |
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| Opening Hours | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Last entry at 4:30 pm.) |
| Closed day | Open all year |
| Parking | Available |
| Price | Adult: 1000 yen High school: 400 yen Junior high school: 400 yen Elementary school: 200 yen |
| Price (Group) | Group rates apply: 30 people or more Adults: 800 yen High school: 320 yen Junior high school: 320 yen Elementary school: 160 yen |
| Inquiry | Tel: *81-742-33-7900 Fax: 0742-33-5266 |
| Barrier Free Accessibility | Barrier Free Toilet |
| Discount for Disabled Visitors | Half-price |
| Senior Discount | Free for seniors who present their senior booklets/"roushun teichou." (For residents of Nara) |
| Events | Uchiwa-maki (Fan-throwing Ceremony): May 19th, 3:00 p.m. Kaisanki(Sharie): June 5th-7th, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Shushoe: January 1st-3rd Kangetsu-Sanbutsukai(Moon watching ceremony): September, the harvest moon day Shaka-Nenbutsue: 21st October-23rd October Ominugui(ceremony of cleaning of Buddha statue): December 15th, 9:00 a.m. |
| Flower-Viewing | Lotus, Late-June to July, nearly 60 varieties arranged in pots in the front garden |
| National Treasures | Kondo(Golden Hall), Kodo, Koro, Kyozo,Hozo, Statue of Buddha, Statue of Ganjin Wajo, Statue of Bhaisajyaguru, thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara, Statues of Brahma-Deva and Sakra devanam Indra, Stuatues of four devas |
| Special Openings | June 5th to June 7th: Statue of Ganjin Wajo March 1st to June 30th: New Trasure room May 19 th: Chukodo special opening 23rd August-24th August: Zizodoh special opening September 1st to November 30th: New Trasure room October 21st to October 23rd: Raidoh |
| Remarks | ・Miei-do (Tomb of Ganjin) Opening: June 5th to June 7th *The Miei-do is undergoing significant restoration in a project that began in 2015. Public viewing will not be available for several years yet. ・Treasure House Entry (Spring/Fall): Adults/University Students: 200 yen, Elementary-High School Students: 100 yen |
| Access & Bus Stop |
From JR Nara St.,Kintetsu Nara St., or Kintetsu Nishinokyo St., taking a bus bound for Rokujo-yama and ride for 17mins and get off at 【Tosho-dai-ji】bus stop. Or 10 minutes by walking from Kintetsu Nishinokyo St.
JR Nara Station Bus Terminal East Gate Bus Stop No.⑥
Kintetsu Nara Station Bus Terminal Bus Stop No.⑧
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