Chuguji Temple
In Japanese: 中宮寺
A small nunnery-temple just behind Horyuji, home to a serene wooden Bodhisattva famous for its gentle smile.
National Treasures (seated Bodhisattva, Tenjukoku embroidery)
Nearby
- Horyuji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
- Yakushiji Temple ≈ 25 min by car
- Toshodaiji Temple ≈ 25 min by car
- Heijo Palace Site ≈ 30 min by car
- Akishinodera Temple ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Bus from JR Horyuji Station to Horyuji-Monzen, then 8 min walk
- Fee
- ¥600
- Good to know
- 9:00-16:30 (Oct 1-Mar 20 until 16:00); the embroidery on show is a replica
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info