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Hokke-ji Temple

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Hokke-ji Temple

法華寺

Nara · Kansai

Hokke-ji Temple is the head temple of the Kōmyō sect located in Nara City, Nara Prefecture. Originally associated with the Shingon Ritsu sect, it became known as the Kōmyō sect in 1999 and holds designations as a scenic spot, important cultural property, and a nationally designated historic site.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.2· 568 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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

Website
hokkejimonzeki.or.jp/en

Today

9:00–16:30

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Tags

historyculturetemplespiritualbuddha

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