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Shōsōin
Shōsōin Photo: あずきごはん CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Nara / Shōsōin

Nara, Nara Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site

Shōsōin

The Shōsō-in (正倉院) is the treasure house of Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan. The building is in the azekura (log-cabin) style with a raised floor.

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

Location

Red: Shōsōin. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationNara, Nara Prefecture
Nearest stationKintetsu Nara Station, 1.3 km (straight line)
TypePart of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 37 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Shōsōin?
Kintetsu Nara Station. It is 1.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Shōsōin a designated cultural property?
Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure.

Nearby

Shōsō
Shōsō
0.0 km away · Nara
Tōdai-ji Tegaimon
Tōdai-ji Tegaimon
0.3 km away · Nara
Tōdai-ji Temple
Tōdai-ji Temple
0.3 km away · Nara
Great Buddha Hall
Great Buddha Hall
0.3 km away · Nara
Belfry, Todaiji
Belfry, Todaiji
0.5 km away · Nara
Founder's Hall, Todaiji
Founder's Hall, Todaiji
0.5 km away · Nara

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Shōsō: あずきごはん (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tōdai-ji Tegaimon: uploader user:Amagase (CC BY-SA 3.0), Tōdai-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Great Buddha Hall: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Belfry, Todaiji: Christophe95 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Founder's Hall, Todaiji: Original uploader was Hiro2006 at ja.wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)