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Kume-dera Temple
久米寺Nara · Kansai
Kume-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect located in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture. It is associated with the legendary figure Kume Sennin and is considered the birthplace of the Shingon sect.
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 3.9· 437 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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9:00–17:00Stored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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