Daianji Temple

Info

Address:

2-18-1 Daianji Temple, Nara City, Nara Prefecture

Public Transportation:

Kintetsu Kintetsu Nara Station Exit 2 → Nara Kotsu Bus 7 minutes bound for Daianji, bus stop: Daianji, 10 minutes on foot

Car Access:

10km 15 minutes from Kyonawa Road Kizu IC

Phone Number:

0742-61-6312

Parking Number:

50 units

Business Hours

9:00 to 16:30 (Reception is ~ 16:00)

Price

Precinct freedom (praise hall is 400 yen)

Spot Category

Shrines・Temples・Churches

The main hall

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