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Gangoji

Japan's Oldest Temple with 1,400-Year-Old Roof Tiles

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Nara

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Temple

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About This Destination

A World Heritage temple and one of Japan's oldest, where remarkably some original roof tiles from its Asuka-period founding over 1,400 years ago remain in use today.

Location

Prefecture: 奈良県 (Nara)

Address: 11 Chuin-cho, Nara-shi, Nara 630-8392

Nearest Station: Kintetsu Nara Station

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Food Options: No dining within the temple, but Naramachi surrounding the temple is filled with cafes and restaurants in converted machiya townhouses, serving kakinoha-zushi, kuzu sweets, and creative Japanese cuisine.

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11 Chuin-cho, Nara-shi, Nara 630-8392

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