Gangoji Temple
In Japanese: 元興寺
Successor to Hokoji (Asuka-dera), Japan's first full-scale temple, moved to Nara in 710. Its National Treasure halls keep roof tiles said to be the oldest in Japan.
World Cultural Heritage; National Treasures (Gokuraku-do, Zenshitsu, miniature five-story pagoda)
Nearby
- Naramachi ≈ 10 min by car
- Kofukuji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
- Nara National Museum ≈ 10 min by car
- Isuien Garden ≈ 10 min by car
- Shinyakushiji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 15 min walk from Kintetsu Nara Station
- Fee
- ¥700 (¥800 during the autumn special exhibition)
- Good to know
- 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30), open every day
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info