Daian-ji

Daian-ji temple spans multiple blocks on the left side of ancient Heijo-kyo, with foundation remains of two towers in the southern section.

The temple moved from Heguri to its current location during the Nara period and became one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara.

Nine Bodhisattva statues from the Tenpyo period remain at the temple, including wooden sculptures of the Eleven-faced Kannon and Four Heavenly Kings.

The temple opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with entrance fees of 600 yen for adults and 300 yen for students.

The temple holds special ceremonies on June 23rd for the Bamboo Memorial and January 23rd for traditional blessings with ritual sake serving.

Location: Nara

Part of: Nanto Shichi Daiji, Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Yamato, Historical Sites of Prince Shōtoku, 88 sites sacrés dans le nord de Yamato, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi

Address: 奈良県奈良市大安寺2丁目18-1

Website: http://daianji.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.66800,135.81272

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00