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Byakugo-ji

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392 Byakugojicho, Nara, 630-8302, JapanMap
Phone+81 742-26-3392
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  • RICHARD O
    RICHARD O
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    Quiet, historical, great sculpture.

    This temple dates back to the 10th century and it is a quiet place which is usually free of hordes of tourists. There are many fine buildings here and an attentive staff. The souvenir posters are quit...

    Reviewed on Aug 20, 2019
  • petertaylor57
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    Worth the climb for an oasis of peace.

    Not the easiest of places to find, despite being on just about every tourist map, the long flights of stairs tend to put all but the hardy off. Apparently, Winter is the best time to see the Camellias...

    Reviewed on Oct 22, 2018
  • RichardBoise
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    Off the Beaten Path, but Worth Seeing. Start Trek Here.

    If you're interested in a trek through the countryside, get yourself a copy of "The Northern Extension of the Yamanobe no Michi" from Amazon and start at this temple or the nearby Fukuu-in ji temple. ...

    Reviewed on Jul 4, 2017
  • MikeFJones
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    Nara Outskirts, and we found it... / Byakugoji Temple

    Byakugō-ji is a Buddhist temple. Many of the wooden statues are from the Heian and Kamakura periods and the temple's five-coloured camellias make it a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan. Recommen...

    Reviewed on Apr 27, 2016
  • Trip810549
    Trip810549
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    You can worship the whole view of Nara City.

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    The wonderful Buddha statue and the approach to the stone steps with an atmosphere are also impressive, but it is a nice place with a wonderful view because it is located a little high. Of course, it is recommended to take a leisurely view of the scenery, as well as the group of Buddha statues that have been featured in a certain Buddha scripture.

    Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023
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