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Saidaiji Temple
Category: Temple

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It is the main temple of the Shingon Risshū sect and was built at the wish of Empress Shōtoku, who wanted to erect the statues of Shitennō (the Four Heavenly Kings). When it was built, the temple building was as majestic as that of Tōdaiji. However, it declined temporarily and was revived in the 13th century by Kōshō bodhisattva, also known as Eison. Including the standing statue of Gautama Buddha, many temple treasures and cultural assets remain in the temple.


Address:


1-1-5 Saidaijishibamachi, Nara

Access:


3 minute walk from Yamato-Saidaiji Station


Official Website


http://saidaiji.or.jp/

Information about the temple precincts


Hondō (Main Hall) >tap for details
Shiō-dō >tap for details
Hall of Aizen >tap for details
Shūhōkan (Treasure House) >tap for details

Admission fee:


Adults: ¥400
Middle school/high school students ¥350
Elementary school students ¥200

Shiō-dō Shūhōkan (Treasure House) Hall of Aizen
※There is an entrance fee for each facility
Adults / Middle school and high school students ¥300
Elementary school students ¥200

Opening Hours


8:30AM-4:30PM

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Source: Saidaiji Temple Website