What other travelers are saying about Akishino-dera Temple
Akishino temple is a great temple has its history more than 1,000 years. Entry fee is 500yen. Inside main building, you can see various great image of buddha, and buddhism statues. You can walk around and enjoy a beautiful moss garden around this temple.
Akishino Temple is off of the normal tourist path. It is a lovely, small, quiet temple with an impressive moss garden. It is only about a kilometer from Saidaiji Station, on the west side of Nara City.
A lovely off-the-beaten-path spot. Well kept grounds, beautiful moss-filled ‘forest’, and impressive historic Buddhist statues in the main hall. No English signs or pamphlet.
The temple was closed when I came, but that gave me a chance to enjoy the grounds in peace and quiet. There was serenity to that and I’ll be coming back.
Akishino-dera Temple was founded in the year 780 during the end of the Nara period by Emperor Konin and has been an important cultural and religious site since its establishment.
Visitors can enjoy the tranquil gardens, historically significant statues, and the temple's principal object of worship, a statue of Bhaisajyaguru. The Kamakura-period Hondō (main hall) is also a notable feature, designated as a National Treasure.
Guidelines regarding photography can vary by location within the temple grounds. It is best to check directly with the temple's administration or respect any posted signs regarding photography restrictions.
