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Shōryaku-ji Temple

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Shōryaku-ji Temple

正暦寺

Nara · Kansai

Shōryaku-ji Temple is a temple of the Shingon sect located in Nara City, Nara Prefecture. It serves as the head temple of the Bodaisan Shingon sect and is positioned between Nara City and Tenri City.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.2· 478 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

Website
shoryakuji.jp

Today

9:00–16:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tags

templespiritualculturehistorybuddha

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