Byakugouji Temple

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This is a temple in Byakugoji-cho, Nara City. It is said it was built on the ruins of a mountain cabin of Shiki no Mikoto, the seventh prince of Tenji Emperor. There are several Important Cultural Properties at the shrine such as the sitting statue of Amitabha Tathagata and a sitting statue of Yamaraja, the Judge of the afterlife. The precinct at the top of the 100 steps stone stairway is also known as a scenic spot overviewing Nara City. Visitors can also enjoy the five-colored camellia, one of the three famous camellias in Nara.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Narashi Byakugoujichou 392 Map
Area: Naramachi / Takabatake Area
Phone: 0742263392
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee to worship]Adults500yen, Junior High School Students300yen, Elementary School Students200yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Quiet, historical, great sculpture.

Reviewed : 2019.08.20

This temple dates back to the 10th century and it is a quiet place which is usually free of hordes of tourists. There are many fine buildings here and an attentive staff. The souvenir posters are...
Worth the climb for an oasis of peace.

Reviewed : 2018.10.23

Not the easiest of places to find, despite being on just about every tourist map, the long flights of stairs tend to put all but the hardy off. Apparently, Winter is the best time to see the...
白毫寺の五色椿

Reviewed : 2020.03.22

大和三名椿のひとつ。秋の萩も有名であるが、春にかけては一本の木にいろんな色の花が咲く五色椿が代表となる。根元の苔が消滅しかけていた。聞いてみると、地面が焼けて元気がなくなったらしかったので、園芸用の砂を入れたという。普通は苔を生やしたくない部分に撒くと思うのだが。