This was the last stop farthest to the east on the ancient Silk Road. As such, Shoso-in Temple contains many marvelous treasures brought to Japan from as far as India and Persia. It's simple but robust azekura archeticture (in which triangular logs are interlocked) is an impressive sight.
Basic Information
| Address | Zoshi-cho, Nara |
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| Access | From JR Nara Station and Kintetsu Nara Station, ride for 10 minutes on the bus to "Nara-han, Aoyama Jutaku." Get off at the "Imakoji" bus stop and walk for five minutes. |
| Inquiries | Tel: +81-742-26-26-2811 |
| Closed on | Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, New Years holidays (December 28th-January 4th), and occasionally for administrative business. |
| Parking | Not available |
Entrance Fee
| Price (Individual) | Free |
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| Price (Group) | No special discount for groups |
| Discount for Disabled Visitors | Not available |
| Senior Discount | Not available |
| Hours of Operation | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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