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Mount Shigi Chogosonshiji Temple Nara · · Culture & History
Japanese name: 信貴山朝護孫子寺
Photo: 663highland / CC BY 2.5 · Source ↗ WHAT TO DO Mount Shigi Chogosonshiji Temple A temple said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku in 587, partway up Mount Shigi, known for its papier-mache tigers.
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Address Ikoma, Shigi, Ikaruga and Katsuragi area 636-0923 2280-1 Shigisan, Heguri-cho, Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture
Hours & fees Hours: 9:00-17:00
Fees: - Treasure Hall (individuals)
Adults, university students and high school students: 300 yen
Junior high and elementary school students: 200 yen
- Treasure Hall (groups of 15 or more)
Adults, university students and high school students: 200 yen
Junior high and elementary school students: 100 yen
- Kaidan-meguri (walk through the dark passage)
200 yen
Themes Culture & history Contents Overview About this place Official website Before you go Check before you visit · References Overview A temple said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku in 587, partway up Mount Shigi, known for its papier-mache tigers.
About this place Chōgosonshi-ji (朝護孫子寺 ), popularly called Shigisan (信貴山 ), is a Buddhist temple in Ikoma, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It was established in 587.
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