Local favourite Buddhist site · Nara Prefecture, Nara Prefecture

Kannon Temple

Kannon Temple is a Buddhist site in Nara Prefecture, Nara Prefecture.

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Kannon Temple: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this Buddhist site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Kannon Temple

Season: October to March.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Kannon Temple: tips

  • Walk clockwise around stupas and take off your shoes in prayer halls.
  • Do not point your feet at images of the Buddha.

How to reach Kannon Temple — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 34.68274, 135.83042. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Kannon Temple?

    October to March. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Kannon Temple?

    Nearby: Kōfuku-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 0 km), National Treasure Museum (museum, 0 km), Gangō-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 1 km), Tōdai-ji Temple (temple, 1 km), Kasuga-taisha (temple, 2 km), Tamukeyama Hachiman Shrine (temple, 2 km).