Akishinodera Temple
Category: Temple
Built in the 8th century at the wish of Emperor Kōnin. It is known for its beautiful mossy garden and for its standing statue of Gigeiten, called the Oriental Muse. Also, 25 precious Buddhist statues are housed here.
Address:
757 Akishino, Nara
Access:
5 minutes by bus from Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station
○Near the Akishinodera bus stop
Admission fee:
| Adults: | ￥500 |
Opening Hours
9:30AM-4:30PM
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