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Daianji Temple
Category: Temple

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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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