Murouji Temple

4.5

A temple of the Omoto school of Shingon Buddhism, unlike sacred Mt. Koya, this temple was open to women, thus resulting in its nickname, the Woman’s Mt. Koya. The temple was erected in the Nara period in prayer for the recovery from illness of Emperor Kammu. The rooves of buildings such as the main hall and nave are shingled and thatched with hinoki bark in place of clay tiles. The temple’s five-tier pagoda, a designated National Treasure, is Japan’s smallest outdoor five tier pagoda. The temple enshrines numerous Buddhist statues designated National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, such as the standing figure of Gautama Buddha that is the main object of worship as well as a standing image of Maitreya.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Udashi Murou 78 Map
Area: Yamanobe Road / Sakurai Area
Phone: 0745932003
Hours: 9:00-16:00 * Subject to change depending on the situation
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults600yen, Children(Elementary school students)400yen
Parking Lot: Available(100spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (up to Grounds Niomon Gate)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

A Peacefull and Tranquil Experience

Reviewed : 2019.02.15

Murou-Ji Temple is indeed a site to be marvelled at. I love how peacefull and how not touristy is the place. The Temple coexist with the forrest. And I could litetally hear how quiet the place is. If...
Meditation & healing for women

Reviewed : 2018.08.20

Muro-ji temple for women. When you visit it, you feel healing . I recommend you to meditate here. Meditation actually gives you more time by making your mind calmer and more focused in the temple. A...
美しい仏像に心打たれる impressed by beautiful statue of Buddah

Reviewed : 2018.04.15

真言宗の女総本山。古の昔、高野山が女人禁制だった頃の女性の訪れた最高位の仏閣。奥の院まで上るとそこには最高のお出迎えがある。日本の歴史を感じる空気と神様との習合。是非とも神秘を感じに健脚を生かして欲しい。Top class temple of Shingoshi religion of Buddhism in Japan. It used to be for ladies because...