Description
Soga no Umako established this temple as Japan's likely first Buddhist sanctuary in 596, during the reign of empress Suiko. It is also known as “Houkou-ji” and “Gango-ji”. A monk and a temple architect from Baekje shared their knowledge and technology with him and Soga no Umako built the large temple. The main object of worship, a statue of Shaka Nyorai (believed to be the Buddha who created all life), is called the “Asuka Giant Buddha.”
Location Information
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- Address
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682, Asuka, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara, 634-0103
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- Nearest Station
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Kashiharajingumae Station
･ Kintetsu-minamiosaka Line
･ Kintetsu-kashihara Line
･ Kintetsu-yoshino Line
19 minutes by bus
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- Phone Number
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0744-54-2126Available languagesonly in Japanese
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- Hours
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9:00am - 5:15pm
*Open until 16:45 from October to March
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- Closed
- None
*Closed April 7 –9
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How To Information
Address
682, Asuka, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara
Nearest Station
Kashiharajingumae Station
19 minutes by bus
Phone Number
0744-54-2126
Available languages
only in Japanese