Saidaiji Temple - Hondo Main Hall
Category: Temple
Presently, it is the center of Saidaiji-temple. This structure is an Important Cultural Property, and is one of Nara’s greatest modern Buddhist temples. It was built using unique construction techniques from the 18th century that do not utilize mud walls. The Main Hall enshrines its main image, the statue of Gautama Buddha, Monju Bosatsu (the bodhisattva Manjusri), and the statues of the four samurai. The surrounding garden lanterns enhance its majesty.
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: Hondo Main Hall
| Adults: | ￥400 |
| Middle school/high school students | ￥350 |
| Elementary school students | ￥200 |
Opening Hours
8:30AM-4:30PM
Sightseeing Spots in the area
| Akishinodera Temple >tap for details |
| Nara Palace Site >tap for details |
| Kikouji Temple >tap for details |
| Yakushiji Temple >tap for details |
| Toshodaiji Temple >tap for details |
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Source: Saidaiji Temple Website