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Daian-ji Temple
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Nara, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site

Daian-ji Temple

Daian-ji (大安寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Emperor Jomei in 639 as one of the first official temples in Japan at the capital of Asuka-kyō and was subsequent relocated to Heijō-kyō with the relocation of the capital, where it became one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara, Japan.

From the Wikipedia article “Daian-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Daian-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationNara, Nara Prefecture
Nearest stationKyōbate Station, 1.5 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 48 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Daian-ji Temple?
Kyōbate Station. It is 1.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Daian-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Nara TOYOTA Mahoroba Museum
Nara TOYOTA Mahoroba Museum
1.2 km away · Nara
Nara Station
Nara Station
1.5 km away · Nara
Shōtō-in Temple
Shōtō-in Temple
1.8 km away · Nara
Denkō-ji Temple
Denkō-ji Temple
1.8 km away · Nara
Nara Crafts Museum
Nara Crafts Museum
1.9 km away · Nara
Nara City Historical Materials Preservation House
Nara City Historical Materials Preservation House
1.9 km away · Nara

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Nara TOYOTA Mahoroba Museum: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nara Station: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Shōtō-in Temple: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Denkō-ji Temple: Degueulasse (CC BY 3.0), Nara Crafts Museum: Takutaku1229 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nara City Historical Materials Preservation House: Abasaa (Public domain)