Saidaiji Temple - Shiodo Hall
Category: Temple
Shiō-dō enshrines the statues of Shitennō (the Four Heavenly Kings) considered to be the reason for Saidaiji tepmle’s foundation, when they were made at the wish of the Empress Shōtoku. Only the jaki, or evil spirits, under their feet remain from the time of its foundation.
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: Shiodo Hall
| Adults / Middle school and high school students | ￥300 |
| 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 |
World Heritage Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
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Source: Saidaiji Temple Website