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Chūgū-ji, Ikaruga

#3 among attractions in Ikaruga

Top attraction, Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
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Local name: 中宮寺 Coordinates: 34°36'54"N, 135°44'24"E
Address

1-1-2 Horyuji KitaIkaruga 636-0111 Japan

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+81 745-75-2106
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Opening hours
  1. Monday9 am - 4 pm
  2. Tuesday9 am - 4 pm
  3. Wednesday9 am - 4 pm
  4. Thursday9 am - 4 pm
  5. Friday9 am - 4 pm
  6. Saturday9 am - 4 pm
  7. Sunday9 am - 4 pm
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Chūgū-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hokki-ji, Hōrin-ji, Tomimoto Kenkichi Memorial Museum, Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area.

  • hokki ji ikaruga0.6 miNE
    Temple,

    Hokki-ji, Ikaruga

    17 min walk • Hokki-ji or Hōki-ji – formerly known as Okamoto-dera and Ikejiri-dera – is a Buddhist temple in Okamoto, Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The temple's honorary sangō prefix is "Kōhonzan", although it is rarely used.

  • horin ji ikaruga0.5 miN
    Temple

    Hōrin-ji, Ikaruga

    14 min walk • Hōrin-ji, or Mii-dera is a Buddhist temple in Mii, Ikaruga, Nara, Japan. The temple is located about a kilometer north of Hōryū-ji's Tō-in. The temple's sangō prefix is Myōken-san.

  • tomimoto kenkichi memorial museum ando1.2 miSE
    Museum, Art museum

    Tomimoto Kenkichi Memorial Museum, Ando

    32 min walk • The Tomimoto Kenkichi Memorial Museum opened in Ando, Nara Prefecture, Japan in 1974. It is dedicated to the life and works of Tomimoto Kenkichi, who was born in the vicinity.

  • buddhist monuments in the horyu ji area horyuji~1820 ftW
    , Temple

    Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area, Horyuji

    9 min walk • The UNESCO World Heritage Site Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area includes a variety of buildings found in Hōryū-ji and Hokki-ji in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. These buildings were designated in 1993 along with the surrounding landscape, under several criteria.

  • fujinoki tomb ikaruga0.7 miW
    Scenic walking areas, Ruins, Historical place

    Fujinoki Tomb, Ikaruga

    17 min walk • Fujinoki tomb is a tumulus, known as a kofun in Japanese, located in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is estimated to date from the later half of the sixth century or the late seventh century.

  • ci guang yuan nara1.6 miNE
    Temple, Buddhist temple

    Ci guang yuan, Nara

    41 min walk • Jiko-in Temple is a temple of the Daitokuji school of the Rinzai sect, located in Koizumi-cho, Yamatokoriyama City, Nara Prefecture. The name of the temple is Mt. The main deity is Shakyamuni Buddha.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chūgū-ji open?

Chūgū-ji is open:
  • Monday 9 am - 4 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
  • Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Chūgū-ji?

Nearby attractions include Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area, Horyuji (9 min walk), Hōrin-ji, Ikaruga (14 min walk), Hokki-ji, Ikaruga (17 min walk), Fujinoki Tomb, Ikaruga (17 min walk).

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