Akishinodera Temple
In Japanese: 秋篠寺
A quiet temple in north-west Nara with a moss garden, known for its graceful statue of Gigeiten, a deity of the arts.
National Treasure (Main Hall)
Nearby
- Heijo Palace Site ≈ 15 min by car
- Toshodaiji Temple ≈ 15 min by car
- Futaiji Temple ≈ 15 min by car
- Yakushiji Temple ≈ 20 min by car
- Kofukuji Temple ≈ 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 6 min by bus from Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station (north exit) to Akishinodera
- Fee
- ¥500
- Good to know
- Open 9:30-16:30, no closing days
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info