Gangoji, A serene haven of ancient spirituality

11 Nakaichimachi, Nara City

Yuanxing Temple is also an early temple

Introduction

Gokuraku-ji Temple, also known as Motoyuki-ji, is a temple located in Nara, Japan. It was built in the 6th century AD and was originally named Hokei-ji, established by the Japanese statesman Soga no Umako. In the 8th century, there used to be a five-story pagoda here, but it was destroyed in a fire in 1859. After centuries of wind and rain, the existing Gokuraku-ji Temple was listed as a World Heritage site in 1999, becoming part of the cultural heritage of Nara, the ancient capital.

Address

11 Nakaichimachi, Nara City

Opening hours

9:00-17:00, the latest admission time is 16:30
the main hall and collection library are closed from December 29th to January 4th of the following year.

Transportation

15 minutes' walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, or take a city bus and get off at "Fukuchiin-cho" and walk for 5 minutes; 20 minutes' walk from JR Nara Station, or take a bus and get off at "Tanaka-cho" and walk for 5 minutes.

Phone 0742-23-1377

Website http://www.gangoji.or.jp/