Kikouji Temple
Category: Temple
This temple was founded by the bodhisattva Gyōki in 721, and he based all of his activities here until he entered nirvana. Gyōki bodhisattva was involved in the construction of the daibutsu-den, or the Great Buddha Hall of Tōdai-ji, and legend has it that he used the hondō, or main hall, of Kikō-ji as his reference. As a result, it is also called “the trial of the Great Buddha Hall.” In the summer, beautiful lotuses in full bloom bring gorgeous colors to the grounds.
Address:
508 Sugawaracho, Nara
Access:
20 minute walk from Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station
10 minute walk from Kintestu Amagatsuji Station
Official Website
http://www.kikouji.com/
Admission fee:
| Adults: | ￥500 |
| Elementary school/middle school students | ￥300 |
Opening Hours
9:00AM-4:30PM
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