Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Nara / Kitayama Jūhakken-do
Nara, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site
Kitayama Jūhakken-do
- Nearest stationKintetsu Nara Station 1.5 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Kitayama Jūhachikento (北山十八間戸) was a welfare facility built in the Kawakami neighborhood of the city of Nara during the Kamakura period to protect and provide relief to people with serious illnesses such as leprosy. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1921.
From the Wikipedia article “Kitayama Jūhachikento” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kitayama Jūhakken-do. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kintetsu Nara Station, 1.5 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kitayama Jūhakken-do?
- Kintetsu Nara Station. It is 1.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kitayama Jūhakken-do a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Nara Juvenile Prison: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Hannya-ji Rōmon: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Hannya-ji Temple: Hamachidori (CC BY-SA 3.0), Tōdai-ji Tegaimon: uploader user:Amagase (CC BY-SA 3.0), Shōsōin: あずきごはん (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shōsō: あずきごはん (CC BY-SA 4.0)
