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Fukuchi in Temple

📍 Fukuchi in Temple, Nara, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Nara
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
30分钟
Address
Fukuchi in Temple, Nara, Japan
Coordinates
34.6720, 135.7900

Introduction

Fukuchiin stands in Fukuchiin-cho, Nara, at the southern edge of Nara Park, and is a Shingon Ritsu-school temple with the mountain name Seireisan. Its site is said to be the old location of Nara Shimizudera, built by the priest Genbo in the Nara period, and it was revived in the Kamakura period by Eison of Saidai-ji. The temple is known for Jizo devotion; its main image of Jizo Bosatsu is tall and weighty, and many stone Jizo figures stand in the grounds. The main hall is an Important Cultural Property, and in spring and autumn special openings allow worship of hidden images — a quiet old temple south of Naramachi.

✨ Highlights

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Jizo Devotion
Known for Jizo devotion; the main Jizo image is tall, weighty and imposing.
02
Old Nara Shimizudera
Its site is said to be the old location of Nara Shimizudera, built by the priest Genbo in the Nara period.
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Revived by Eison
Revived in the Kamakura period by Eison of Saidai-ji; the lineage continues.
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Important Cultural Property
The main hall is an Important Cultural Property; hidden images open only in special periods.

🛈 Practical Info

→Time needed：About 45 minutes
→Best season：Spring (cherry) and autumn (maples)
→Opening Hours：Open in daytime; special openings at set periods
→Ticket Information：Usually free; special openings may be ticketed
→Transportation：About 15 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station

💡 Tips

• Spring cherry and autumn maple seasons are especially scenic.
• There are many stone Jizo figures in the grounds; look closely.
• Hidden images open only in special periods; watch for notices.
• Combine on foot with Naramachi and the direction of Kofukuji.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Fukuchi in Temple?

Open in daytime; special openings at set periods

How much is the admission for Fukuchi in Temple?

Usually free; special openings may be ticketed

Any practical tips for visiting Fukuchi in Temple?

Spring cherry and autumn maple seasons are especially scenic. There are many stone Jizo figures in the grounds; look closely.

How long should I spend at Fukuchi in Temple?

A typical visit takes 30分钟.