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Nara Muro-ji Temple
室生寺Nara · Kansai
Muro-ji Temple is renowned for its stunning mountain pagoda and serene atmosphere, often compared to Koya-san. The temple grounds are adorned with vibrant red maple trees and mossy stone steps, creating a picturesque setting, especially in autumn.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.5· 3,326 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Admission
- adult MS+, child 400, Treasure Hall separate 400
- Nearest station
- Murōguchi-Ōno Station
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
How to get there
From Shin-Osaka Station · ~1h 21m by car
Tags
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