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Matsuo-dera Temple
松尾寺Nara · Kansai
Matsuo-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect located in Yamato-Koriyama City, Nara Prefecture. It is designated as an Important Cultural Property and is known as the oldest temple for warding off evil in Japan.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.3· 827 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Website
- matsuodera.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–16:00Stored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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