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Nigatsu-dō, Nara

#6 among attractions in Nara

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Nigatsu-dō

Facts and practical information

Local name: 東大寺二月堂 Coordinates: 34°41'21"N, 135°50'38"E
Address

406-1 ZoshichoNara 630-8587 Japan

Contact
+81 742-22-5511
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Day trips

Nigatsu-dō – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tōdai-ji, Kasuga-taisha, Nara Park, Kōfuku-ji.

  • todai ji nara~1200 ftW
  • kasuga taisha nara0.6 miSE
  • nara park0.4 miSW
  • kofuku ji nara0.7 miSW
  • hannya ji nara0.9 miNW
  • shosoin nara~1750 ftNW
  • nara national museum0.6 miSW
  • nara kasugano international forum iraka~1990 ftS
  • nara prefectural museum of art0.7 miW
  • tamukeyama hachiman shrine nara~560 ftSE
  • himuro shrine nara0.5 miSW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Nigatsu-dō open?

Nigatsu-dō is open:
  • Monday 24h
  • Tuesday 24h
  • Wednesday 24h
  • Thursday 24h
  • Friday 24h
  • Saturday 24h
  • Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Nigatsu-dō?

Nearby attractions include Hokke-do Hall, Nara (2 min walk), Tamukeyama Hachiman Shrine, Nara (3 min walk), Tōdai-ji, Nara (6 min walk), Great Buddha Hall, Nara (6 min walk).

How to get to Nigatsu-dō by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nigatsu-dō:

Bus
  • 大仏殿前駐車場 • Lines: 大宮通ルート(Blue) (11 min walk)
  • Nara Kasugano International Forum IRAKA Mae • Lines: 7, 大宮通ルート(Blue) (12 min walk)

Train
  • Kintetsu Nara (25 min walk)

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