Muro-ji – Uda, Nara

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Muro-ji, Goju-no-to (Five-storied Pagoda)
Goju-no-to (Five-storied Pagoda) July 2013
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Summary of Muro-ji

Muro-ji is (室生寺) a Shingon sect temple in Uda, Nara, Japan.

The scene where a lot of Buddha statues including Shaka Nyorai, which is enshrined in Kondo, lined up is magnificent.

Autumn leaves are best view about the end of November. Cherry blossoms are best view about the beginning of April.

In autumn, special night visit will be held.

Open hours

9:00 to 16:00 (from Dec. 1 to Mar. 31)

8:30 to 17:00 (from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30)

Entrance fee

600 yen

Website

Japanese website http://www.murouji.or.jp/



Photographs of Muro-ji

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Muro-ji, Niomon (Gate of Deva King)

Niomon (Gate of Deva King)

July 2013

Muro-ji, Kondo (Main Hall)

Kondo (Main Hall)

July 2013

Kondo is designated as a national treasure.

Muro-ji, Goju-no-to (Five-storied Pagoda)

Goju-no-to (Five-storied Pagoda)

July 2013

Goju-no-to is designated as a national treasure.

Map around Muro-ji

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Directions to Muro-ji

From Kintetsu Muroguchi-Ono station

Nara kotsu bus Muroguchi-Ono Sta. -(14 minutes)- Muroji

    (Route 43, bound for Muroji)

    2 minutes walk after getting off