Hokke-ji Temple

法華寺

A fine statue of Kannon with a characteristic water lily on her back is enshrined here.

Built in the 8th century, this temple brought together nunneries across Japan. The temple's treasured Juichimen Kannon is a National Treasure. It is said that the statue is modeled after the Empress who had the temple built, and the statue is very feminine with a characteristic water lily on its back.

HOURS	9:00am-5:00pm
COST	Adults 500 yen \| Middle School Students 300 yen \| Elementary School Students 200 yen／ 700 yen／ Children 2000 yen \| Adults 3300 yen／
ADDRESS	882 Hokkejicho, Nara-shi
ACCESS	3 min. walk from Hokkeji-mae bus stop. 8 min. ride on Nara Kotsu Bus bound for Saidaiji Sta. via Hokkeji from Kintetsu Nara Station on Kintetsu Nara Line.
TEL	0742-33-2261
WEBSITE	http://www.hokkeji-nara.jp/
CREDIT CARD	Not accepted