Scenic spot introduction:
Gangou-ji temple is one of the seven major temples in Nandu, Japan. It was formerly the oldest temple in Japan, also known as Asuka Temple. It is located in Shibashinya Town, Nara City. It is currently divided into two temples, one in the middle of Nara City. Inamachi and Shibashainya Town in Nara City are located, and are included in the World Heritage List as part of the cultural properties of the ancient capital of Nara.Attractions distribution:
The main hall, Zen room, five-story pagoda, mandala, Kukakudo, Kukakubo, and Xiaozibo of Genkoji Temple in Japan are listed as important cultural properties.Scenic spot qualifications:
World HeritageScenic spot features:
Prayer, travel, worship, religionTour route:
The main hall's Jile Hall → Zen room → Zen Master Tiantangfang → Xiaozifang → Jilefang → Jile Hall → Frog Stone → Yuanxing Shen plaque → Five-story pagoda
Best time to visit:
Activities and festivals: Setsubun firewood lamp protection meeting: 12:00 on Setubun day in February;
Ksitigarbha society ten thousand lantern offering: August 23-24, 18:00-:00.
Flower news: Camellia in late March, about 50 plants;
Cherry blossoms: April, about 50 plants
Platycodon: mid-June to August, about 1,000 plants
Lespedeza: abundant from early September to early October.
National treasure: Five-story pagoda, Zen room, main hall
Special exhibition: Zhiguang Mandala October 22nd - November 7th
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Japan
How to get there:
Railway line: 1. Get off at JR Nara Station and walk for about 20 minutes; 2. Get off near Meikyo Nara Station and walk for about 10 minutes.
Scenic area map:
3D real scene of scenic spot
Yuanxing Temple ticket price:
General: 400 yen for adults and college students; 300 yen for high school and junior high school students; 100 yen for elementary school students
Special exhibition: 800 yen for adults and college students; 600 yen for high school and junior high school students; 200 yen for elementary school students
Discount: Group discount is limited to 20 people or more, 10% discount; free for those who lead a group; free for seniors, need to hold Laochun Booklet.
Scenic area opening hours:
9:00－17:30
