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Hokkeji Temple Nara · Nara · Art & Crafts
Japanese name: 法華寺
Photo: hiro / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source ↗ WHAT TO DO Hokkeji Temple The head national convent, founded at the wish of Empress Komyo, keeping a standing eleven-headed Kannon.
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Address Nara Area 630-8001 882 Hokkeji-cho, Nara
Hours & fees Hours: Year-round 9:00–16:30
Fees: Admission fees vary by period
For group rates, Nanamaru Card and other discounts, please contact Hokke-ji
■ Normal period
Adults: 800 yen
Elementary/junior high students: 200 yen
* Groups (20 or more): 700 yen
* Holders of a disability certificate (one companion): 400 yen
■ Special opening period of the national treasure principal image, standing Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva (spring / June 5–June 14 / autumn)
Adults: 1,100 yen
Elementary/junior high students: 200 yen
* Groups (20 or more): 1,000 yen
* Holders of a disability certificate (one companion): 550 yen
■ Ancient Hina Doll Exhibition (March 1–14) and special opening period of the scenic garden
Adults: 990 yen
Elementary/junior high students: 200 yen
* Groups (20 or more): 890 yen
* Holders of a disability certificate (one companion): 500 yen
Themes Culture & history Contents Overview About this place Official website Before you go Check before you visit · References Overview The head national convent, founded at the wish of Empress Komyo, keeping a standing eleven-headed Kannon.
About this place Hokke-ji (法華寺 , Hokke-ji) is a Buddhist temple located in the Hokkeji neighborhood of the city of Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is the head temple of the Kōmyō sect (光明宗 ), named after the temple's founder, Empress Kōmyō. The honzon of the temple is a Heian period standing statue of Jūichimen Kannon, which is a designated National Treasure.
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