Ninji Haiji

What it is

• Ancient temple ruin in Kashiba City, Nara Prefecture.
• Consists of North Ninji Haiji and South Ninji Haiji complexes.
• North Ninji Haiji ruins are a National Historic Site.
• South Ninji Haiji construction began mid-7th century.

What to see

• North Ninji Haiji has a Horyuji-style layout facing east.
• South Ninji Haiji has a Horyuji-style layout facing south.
• North Ninji Haiji tower foundation is one of Japan's largest.
• Artifacts from the tower foundation are cultural property.
• The site is Kashiba City Ninji Haiji Historic Park.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Hatakeda Station on the JR Wakayama Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.