World Heritage Gangoji Temple
Category: Temple
In many ways, Gangoji Temple's history chronicles the development of Buddhism in Japan — its introduction, adoption, rejection, and revitalization. The temple has existed in many forms since its establishment in the late 6th century, but its legacy as Japan's first full-scale Buddhist temple remains unbroken. In recognition of this cultural value, in 1998 Gangoji was registered with UNESCO as one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara.
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: | ￥700 |
| Middle school/high school students | ￥500 |
| Elementary school students | ￥300 |
Please check the official website for group rates and detailed fee information.
Opening Hours
9:00AM-5:00PM
Sightseeing Spots in the area
| Naramachi Area |
| Kohfukuji Temple |
| Naramachi Nigiwai-no-Ie (Naramachi Traditional House) |
World Heritage Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
| Todaiji Temple |
| Kohfukuji Temple |
| Kasuga Taisha Shrine |
| Kasugayama Primeval Forest |
| Gangoji Temple |
| Yakushiji Temple |
| Toshodaiji Temple |
| Nara Palace Site |
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