Buddhist templeNara

Ryōsen-ji Temple

霊山寺

Address: 奈良県奈良市中町3879

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History

The foundation tradition links a healing bath and Emperor Shōmu’s daughter’s recovery to an imperial order establishing the temple in 734.

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Sources 神仏霊場会

Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

734
Historical milestone
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About the era labels

Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Numbered buildings have unconfirmed names and uses.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Main Hall
The temple main hall stands within the wooded central precinct.
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Building 2
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Building 3
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Building 4
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Building 5
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Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Opening hours

The main hall is open 10:00–16:00. The rose garden has a separate 08:00–17:00 visiting schedule.

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Sources 地図・アクセス｜大和國登美山鼻高霊山寺 / Yamatokoku Tomiyama Bikou RYOSENJI

Ryōsen-ji Temple

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History

Timeline

Historical milestone

Explore the grounds

Main Hall

Building 2

Building 3

Building 4

Building 5

Visiting information

Opening hours