Akishino-dera Temple

4.5

"A Buddhist temple located north of the Saidai-ji Temple in Akishino-cho, Nara City. The temple's principal object of worship is a statue of Bhaisajyaguru, and the main temple building, erected in the distant Kamakura period, has been designated a National Treasure. The main temple building famously enshrines Japan's only wooden statue depicting a standing Gigeiten deva. Once a year on June 6th, the temple unveils its six armed wooden statue depicting a Atavaka entwined by a serpent (this statue has been a ""hidden Buddha"" statue not normally shown to lay people since the temple was dedicated to Shingon Esoteric Buddhism), attracting large numbers of visitors. Collectors should take note that this is also the only day you can receive the temple's goshuin seal mark."

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Narashi Akishinochou 757 Map
Area: Heijo Palace Remains / Nishinokyo Area
Phone: 0742454600
Hours: 9:30-16:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee to worship] Adults500yen, Junior High School Students and below admission fee (admission) is not possible

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

quiet temple

Reviewed : 2017.02.24

This monastery autumn bamboo according to tradition founded in the 8th century. Very nice and quiet complex of the temple. There were a lot of tourists.
Very nice and peaceful temple complex

Reviewed : 2016.11.07

Akishinodera temple is off the beaten track and a very nice and peaceful temple complex. There were not a lot of tourists when we were there.Serene!
A really inviting place to be. Enjoy the quiet times...

Reviewed : 2016.06.14

This is a beautiful place to be, because all the nature will collude with you and come up with a master plan for inviting you to breath with them!