Daianji Temple
Category: Temple
A temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect. The Emperor Jomei first named the Kumagori-shōja monastery of Shōtoku Taishi, Dai-ji, the original name. Then it became Daikandai-ji in Fujiwara-kyo period, and finally became Daianji Temple at the present site in the early 7th century. In its heyday, it was also called Nandai-ji and was a comprehensive Buddhist university which had as many as 889 monks specializing in Buddhism. 9 valuable tempyō buddhist statues reside here.
Address:
2 chome-18-1 Daianji, Nara
Access:
7 minutes by bus from JR Nara Station.
15 minutes by bus from Kintetsu Nara Station.
8 minute walk from the Daian-ji bus stop
Inquiries:
TEL：0742-61-6312
Official Website
http://www.daianji.or.jp/
Admission fee:
| Adults: | ￥400 |
| High school students | ￥300 |
| Middle school students | ￥200 |
| Elementary school students or younger | ￥100 |
※Viewing of the temple precincts is free of charge
Opening Hours
9:00AM-5:00PM
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