The temple was founded by the eminent Buddhist monk Gyoki Bosatsu in the fifth year of the Yoro era (721). It served as a base for his missionary activities to prepare for the construction of the Great Buddha Hall at Todai-ji Temple. Gyoki Bosatsu also passed away at this temple. The main hall is known as the "Experimental Great Buddha Hall," as it is said to have been built as a prototype for the Great Buddha Hall at Todai-ji. Renowned for its lotus flowers, the temple grounds are beautifully adorned with 250 lotus pots from mid-June to mid-August.
Basic Information
| Address | 508 Sugahara-cho, Nara City |
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| Access | 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Amagatsuji Station 20-minute walk from Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station |
| Inquiries | Tel:+81-742-45-4630 / Fax：+81-742-81-7114 |
| Website | Kikoji Templce official Website （in Japanese only)https://kikouji.com/ |
| Parking | Available (Free parking) |
Entrance Fee
| Price (Individual) | Adults: 500 yen University students: 500 yen High school students: 500 yen Junior high school students: 300 yen Elementary school students: 300 yen |
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| Hours of Operation | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m(Last entry at 4:00 pm.) |
Sightseeing
| Events | Kikoji Temple Monthly Fair: Every 2nd of the month Gyoki-e Grand Festival: March 2nd Lotus Road: Mid-June to Mid-August Ullambana Sermon: 3rd Saturday and Sunday of July |
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| Flower-Viewing | Lotus Flowers: Mid-June to Mid-August, 200 Pots |
| Special Openings | January 1st to 15th, Mid-June to Mid-August: Revealing the Hidden statue of Bentendo Shinei Ugajin-zou |
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