Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Nara / Gangō-ji Temple
Nara, Nara Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site
Gangō-ji Temple
- Nearest stationKintetsu Nara Station 0.8 km
- DesignationPart of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site, National Treasure
Gangō-ji (元興寺) was one of the first Buddhist temples in Japan, and was ranked as one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, in Nara, Japan. It was mostly destroyed in the Muromachi period and the old town of Naramachi occupies most of what was once the temple's precincts.
From the Wikipedia article “Gangō-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Gangō-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kintetsu Nara Station, 0.8 km (straight line) |
| Type | Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site, National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Gangō-ji Temple?
- Kintetsu Nara Station. It is 0.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Gangō-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site, National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Zen Room, Gangō-ji: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Main Hall, Gangō-ji: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Naramachi Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Nara City Historical Materials Preservation House: Abasaa (Public domain), Nara City Museum of Calligraphy in Honour of Kason Sugioka: Abasaa (Public domain), Masaki Family House: Kochizufan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
