Saidaiji Temple - Aizendo Hall
Category: Temple
This hall enshrines the Aizen Myō-ō (Ragaraja), a Buddhist image hidden from public view. This is a unique structure that used to be a noble residence with a Shinden-zukuri style external appearance, and was later turned into a Buddhist temple. It is considered to be one of Nara’s Designated Cultural Properties. ※Public Exhibition of the Aizen Myō-ō hidden image: January 15th to February 4th, October 25th to November 15th.
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) |
| Shiō-dō |
| Hall of Aizen |
| Shūhōkan (Treasure House) |
Admission fee: Aizendo Hall
| Adults / Middle school and high school students | ￥300 |
| Elementary school students | ￥200 |
Opening Hours
9:00AM-4:30PM
Sightseeing Spots in the area
| Akishinodera Temple |
| Nara Palace Site |
| Kikouji Temple |
| Yakushiji Temple |
| Toshodaiji Temple |
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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Source: Saidaiji Temple Website