Nara City Tourism Association

In Nara City, there are four temples famous for their lotus flowers. These temples are located in the Nishinokyo area, which extends from the area around Saidaiji Temple to the western part of Nara City, known as “Nishi no Kyo” (formerly located on the west side of the main street of Heijo-kyo, Suzaku-oji). The temples included are Saidaiji Temple, Kikouji Temple, Toshodaiji Temple, and Yakushiji Temple.

Numerous lotus pots are placed in the temple, and a variety of lotus flowers bloom in early summer to summer. The road connecting these four temples is called “Lotus Road,” and many visitors come to the temple every year to enjoy the flowers.

*The above admission fees are for individuals and adults. Information is subject to change without notice. Please contact each temple for details.
*The reception desk at each temple is open 30 minutes before the closing time of the temple visit(15 minutes before for Kikouji).

Four Temples Common Admission Ticket, original goods (image)

Location：Saidaiji Temple, Kikouji Temple, Toshodaiji Temple, Yakushiji Temple

Sales period：June 12, 2025 – August 11, 2025
Sale Location:
【Paper tickets】Nara City Tourism Information Center, Kintetsu Nara Station Tourist Information Center, and temple reception

Number of copies sold: limited to 1,500

Price: 4,000 yen per ticket (includes admission to the four temples and original goods)  Child fares are not available for the Four Temples Common Admission Ticket. Please pay the child admission fee separately at each temple (preschool children are admitted free).

【Purchase privilege】

①Special red seals are available.

Present your four temples ticket at each temple’s red seal office to receive a Lotus Road special red seal (separate sutra payment fee required). The red seal will be in the form of a written inscription, limited to one per person per temple, for each common admission ticket to the four temples.

②Coupons offered
Receive discount coupons for dinging and shopping in the surrounding area.

For those exploring temple seals, don’t miss out on the special Lotus Road seal.

It is available at each temple only for those who have purchased a Four Temples Common Admission Ticket(a separate sutra fee is required), and is written on a “white” base among the “five colors” that represent wisdom in Buddhism.
*Regarding temple seals, only written dedications will be provided.

The four Lotus Road temples can be visited by public transportation, walking, and cycling.

When accessing the site, use mainly the Kintetsu “Yamato Saidaiji”station and “Nishinokyo” stations if you are taking the train. Please take special care when walking and cycling, especially after consulting with your health condition.

・Model Course 1：Tour by train, bus or cab 

・Model Course ２: Tour four temples on foot

・Model Course ３: Touring Four Temples by Bicycle

・Model Course ４: Tour four temples by car