World Heritage Gangoji Temple
Category: Temple
A temple of the Shingon Risshū sect. Gangoji temple is a reconstruction of the oldest temple of Japan, Hōkō-ji (Asuka-dera) founded by Soga-no Umako. It was rebuilt after it was moved from its original location to the capital of Heijō-kyō. It prospered as a Buddhist invocation seminary from the 12th century, primarily for monks called gokuraku-bō, and drew the faith of the public. In addition to the Chikō Mandala (National Heritage), a lot of documents indicating faith among the common people remain. The neighborhood of the temple is called Naramachi.
Address:
11 Chuuincho, Nara 630-8392
Access:
20 minute walk from JR Nara Station
12 minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station
Inquiries:
TEL：0742-23-1377
Official Website
http://www.gangoji.or.jp/tera/jap/link/link.html
Map of Temple Grounds
Admission fee:
| Adults: | ￥500 |
| Middle school/high school students | ￥300 |
| Elementary school students | ￥100 |
Opening Hours
9:00AM-5:00PM
Sightseeing Spots in the area
| Naramachi Area >tap for details |
| Kohfukuji Temple >tap for details |
| Naramachi Nigiwai-no-Ie (Naramachi Traditional House) >tap for details |
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