Temples & Shrines
Kakuan-ji Temple
Gakuanki
Discover the spiritual legacy of Prince Shotoku at Kakuan-ji, a serene temple in Nara with over 1,300 years of history.
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Kakuan-ji is a Shingon Ritsu-shu temple located in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture.
What makes it special
Historical BuildingsCultural PropertiesPrince Shotoku LegacyShingon Ritsu-shuNara Sightseeing
About Kakuan-ji Temple
- Pay respects to the Eleven-faced Kannon, the central deity, to experience ancient Buddhist traditions.
- Observe the precious cultural assets, such as the Important Cultural Property Gorinto and the ancient Hogyo-in-to pagoda.
- Explore the grounds of Prince Shotoku, walking through a site deeply connected to his historical legacy.
- Admire the architecture of the Main Hall, a designated Tangible Cultural Property of Yamatokoriyama.
Weather forecast
Sat
9/19
30°/22°
16%
Sun
9/20
25°/22°
33%
Mon
9/21
27°/23°
80%
Tue
9/22
27°/20°
25%
Wed
9/23
28°/19°
31%
Thu
9/24
27°/20°
27%
Fri
9/25
28°/19°
20%
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