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Notable Buddhist site · Takaichi, Nara Prefecture

Oka-dera

岡寺

Oka-dera is a Buddhist site in Takaichi, Nara Prefecture.

Oka-dera: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Oka-dera

Season: October to March.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Oka-dera — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 34.47174, 135.82805. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Oka-dera

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    Frequently asked

    Is Oka-dera open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Oka-dera yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Oka-dera?

    October to March. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Oka-dera?

    Nearby: Oka-dera Temple (Buddhist site, 0 km), Tachibana-dera Temple (Buddhist site, 1 km), Asuka Kiyomihara Palace (fort, 1 km), Takamatsuzuka Tomb (fort, 3 km), Mt. Amanokakuyama (viewpoint, 4 km), Tanzan Shrine (temple, 4 km).

    Is Oka-dera worth visiting?

    Oka-dera is listed as a notable Buddhist site in Nara Prefecture on Spotwander.