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Hannya-ji Temple

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Description

Legend has it that the temple buildings were built by Emperor Shomu. In addition to the exquisite Kamakura-Period-style Romon Gate (National Treasure) facing the old road, there is a Kamakura-Period-style thirteen-story pagoda (Important Cultural Property) towering at the center of the temple grounds. The temple is also famous for its cosmos flowers.

Location Information

  • Address

    221, Hannyajicho, Nara-shi, Nara, 630-8212

  • Nearest Station
    Kintetsunara Station
    ・ Kintetsu-nara Line
    9 minutes by bus
  • Phone Number
    0742-22-6287
    Available languages
    only in Japanese
  • Hours
    9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Closed
    None

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