Futaiji Temple
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Built to honor the memory of Ariwara no Narihira
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Futai-ji Temple was founded in the 9th century, around 847, by the monk Henjō, a disciple of the renowned Buddhist figure Kūkai, also known as Kōbō Daishi.
The temple was built to honor the memory of Ariwara no Narihira, a nobleman and poet who is often regarded as the model for the protagonist in The Tale of Ise (Ise Monogatari). Due to this connection, Futai-ji is sometimes referred to as Narihiradera, meaning "Narihira's Temple."
The Main Hall (Hondō) houses a statue of Amida Nyorai (Amitabha Buddha), designated as an Important Cultural Property.
- Narihira-ki (Ariwara no Narihira Memorial Ceremony) / Futaiji Temple
- Held annually at Futaiji Temple, the Narihira-ki is a memo…
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- Flower Festival / Futaiji Temple
- The Flower Festival is held every year on April 8th at Fut…
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- Nehan-e (Nirvana Ceremony) / Futaiji Temple
- “Nehan” refers to nirvana, and &ldqu…
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General Information
- Times
- 9:00～17:00（Last entry around 16:50）
- Access
- From JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station, take the bus to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force or Saidaiji Station. Get off at "Ichijo High School (Futaiji Exit)" and walk north for 5 minutes.
Or, walk north for about 15 minutes from Kintetsu Shin-Omiya Station. - Car Park
- 8 regular-sized cars
- Admission/Worship Fees (Individual)
- [Regular Exhibition]
Adults: 500 yen
High school: 300 yen
Middle school: 300 yen
Elementary school: 200 yen
[Special Exhibition]
Adults: 600 yen
High school: 400 yen
Middle school: 400 yen
Elementary school: 300 yen
[Narihira Memorial]
Adults: 700 yen
High school: 500 yen
Middle school: 500 yen
Elementary school: 300 yen - Admission/Worship Fees (Group)
- Group rates are available for groups of 20 or more, and chaperones, tour conductors, and crew members are admitted free of charge.
[Regular Exhibition]
Adults: 450 yen
High school: 250 yen
Middle school: 250 yen
Elementary school: 150 yen
[Special Exhibition]
Adults: 550 yen
High school: 350 yen
Middle school: 350 yen
Elementary school: 250 yen
[Narihira Memorial]
Adults: 650 yen
High school: 450 yen
Middle school: 450 yen
Elementary school: 250 yen - Discount for Persons with Disabilities
- Nil
- Senior Discount
- Get a discount by bringing your Nara City Nanamaru Card (Roshun Techo)
*Not applicable to special exhibitions - Events
- Nirvana Day: February 15th (planned)
Spring Special Exhibition: March 1st - May 31st
Flower Festival: April 8th
Narihira Memorial (Pagoda doors open): May 28th, 11:00 - Memorial service
Autumn Special Exhibition: October 1st - November 30th
*The standing statue of Kannon Bodhisattva (Important Cultural Property) and the statue of the Five Great Wisdom Kings (Important Cultural Property) are always open to the public. - Seasonal Flower Information
- Forsythia: Mid-March to early April, 500 stalks
Yellow iris: Early to late May
Water lilies: Mid-June to November
Camellias: October to May, 300 or more stalks
Maple leaves: Late November to early December - Website
