SPOT RUTE

Kichiden-ji Temple

Kichdenji Temple was originally built by Emperor Tenji and was rebuilt by the priest Eshin in 987. Its principal image of worship is Amitaba Buddha seated statue which has one thousand Buddhas on its halo. It is also called Pokkuri-dera temple. “Pokkuri” means “peaceful death” or “easeful death” without a long illness. A beautiful two-story pagoda of a rare type stands on the temple grounds. It is a National Important Cultural Property.

Basic Infomation

Telephone
0745-74-2651
Access
JR Yamatoji line Oji/Kintetsu line from Oji to Nara Kotsu Bus "Tatsuta Jinjya Mae" immediately
Opening hours
all Year 9:00 ~ 16:00 (until 30 minutes before admission)
Admission
Adult 300 yen
URL
http://kichidenji.com/