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The wooden Main Hall of Gangō-ji with its grey tiled roof behind green shrubs, under a blue sky.
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Gangō-ji

Gangō-ji is a Buddhist temple in the Naramachi quarter of Nara, the successor of Asuka-dera, one of Japan's first temples, moved here in 718. The great temple was largely lost in the Middle Ages; the surviving Main Hall and Zen Room still carry roof tiles from Asuka-dera and are part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source gangoji-tera.or.jp

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Gangō-ji?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00.

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