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Akishino-dera Temple

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秋篠寺

Akishino-dera Temple: a historic Nara temple with unique statues and a National Treasure Main Hall.

Akishino-dera Temple
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What it is

  • A standalone temple in Nara, Japan.
  • Founded by monk Zenju during the Nara period.
  • Main deity is Yakushi Nyorai.
  • Mentioned in 'Shoku Nihongi' in 780.

What to see

  • National Treasure Main Hall, rebuilt in Kamakura period.
  • Designated Important Cultural Property Gigeiten statue.
  • Wooden statue of Dainichido Myoo.
  • Remains of the Kondo and two pagodas.

Getting there

  • Take a bus from Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

奈良県奈良市秋篠町757 Open in Google Maps

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