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Oka-dera Temple

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Oka-dera Temple

岡寺

Nara · Kansai

Oka-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect located in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture. It is known for housing the largest clay statue of the Nyoirin Kannon in Japan.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.4· 3,206 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Website
okadera3307.com

Today

8:30–17:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

templespiritualpilgrimageculturehistory

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