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Tōshōdai-ji

唐招提寺

A temple that was important in helping to spread Buddhist teachings in Japan, Toshodai-ji is where the great Chinese priest Ganjin preached. His grave is within the precincts of the temple.

Address
13-46 Gojo-chō,
Getting there
a short walk from Nishinokyo Station and Yakushi-ji
Hours
Closed · opens 8:30 am
Weekly hours
Mon8:30 am–5 pm
Tue8:30 am–5 pm
Wed8:30 am–5 pm
Thu8:30 am–5 pm
Fri8:30 am–5 pm
Sat8:30 am–5 pm
Sun8:30 am–5 pm
Price
¥600, ¥700 with treasure house

Listing from Wikivoyage: Nara, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.