Daian-ji Temple

A temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect. The Emperor Jomei first named the Kumagori-shōja monastery of Shōtoku Taishi, Dai-ji, the original name. Then it became Daikandai-ji in Fujiwara-kyo period, and finally became Daianji Temple at the present site in the early 7th century. In its heyday, it was also called Nandai-ji and was a comprehensive Buddhist university which had as many as 889 monks specializing in Buddhism. 9 valuable tempyō buddhist statues reside here.

Detailed information

Address	2 chome-18-1 Daianji, Nara
Opening Hours	9:00AM-5:00PM
Parking	Standard-sized car
Price	Adults: 600 yen High school students and under: 300 yen *General admission to the New Treasure Hall begins from April 13, 2020 (Thursday) [Special visit/special exhibition] Adults: 800 yen High school students and under: 400 yen
Price (Group)	10% discount on the above (for 30 people or more) [Special visit/special exhibition] 10% off on the above (for 30 or more people)
Inquiry	0742-61-6312
Access & Bus Stop	7 minutes by bus from JR Nara Station. 15 minutes by bus from Kintetsu Nara Station. 8 minute walk from the Daian-ji bus stop JR Nara Station Bus Terminal East Gate Bus Stop No.⑦ Kintetsu Nara Station Bus Terminal Bus Stop No.⑫