Nara・Nishi-no-kyō Lotus Road

The lotus flower, which blooms early in the morning and closes by afternoon, is captivating for its mystique. It has deep connections with Buddhism, and many people may have seen it in temples. The 'Nara・Nishi-no-kyō Lotus Road' takes place from early summer to summer when the flowers are at their best, allowing visitors to tour the four temples famous for lotus in Nara City. During this period, you can purchase a 'Common admission ticket for four temples' and also participate in related tours and experiences.

Map & Location

Details about Nara・Nishi-no-kyō Lotus Road

Date & Time

6/12(Thu) 07:00～17:006/13(Fri) 07:00～17:006/14(Sat) 07:00～17:006/15(Sun) 07:00～17:006/16(Mon) 07:00～17:006/17(Tue) 07:00～17:006/18(Wed) 07:00～17:006/19(Thu) 07:00～17:006/20(Fri) 07:00～17:006/21(Sat) 07:00～17:006/22(Sun) 07:00～17:006/23(Mon) 07:00～17:006/24(Tue) 07:00～17:006/25(Wed) 07:00～17:006/26(Thu) 07:00～17:006/27(Fri) 07:00～17:006/28(Sat) 07:00～17:006/29(Sun) 07:00～17:006/30(Mon) 07:00～17:007/1(Tue) 07:00～17:007/2(Wed) 07:00～17:007/3(Thu) 07:00～17:007/4(Fri) 07:00～17:007/5(Sat) 07:00～17:007/6(Sun) 07:00～17:007/7(Mon) 07:00～17:007/8(Tue) 07:00～17:007/9(Wed) 07:00～17:007/10(Thu) 07:00～17:007/11(Fri) 07:00～17:007/12(Sat) 07:00～17:007/13(Sun) 07:00～17:007/14(Mon) 07:00～17:007/15(Tue) 07:00～17:007/16(Wed) 07:00～17:007/17(Thu) 07:00～17:007/18(Fri) 07:00～17:007/19(Sat) 07:00～17:007/20(Sun) 07:00～17:007/21(Mon) 07:00～17:007/22(Tue) 07:00～17:007/23(Wed) 07:00～17:007/24(Thu) 07:00～17:007/25(Fri) 07:00～17:007/26(Sat) 07:00～17:007/27(Sun) 07:00～17:007/28(Mon) 07:00～17:007/29(Tue) 07:00～17:007/30(Wed) 07:00～17:007/31(Thu) 07:00～17:008/1(Fri) 07:00～17:008/2(Sat) 07:00～17:008/3(Sun) 07:00～17:008/4(Mon) 07:00～17:008/5(Tue) 07:00～17:008/6(Wed) 07:00～17:008/7(Thu) 07:00～17:008/8(Fri) 07:00～17:008/9(Sat) 07:00～17:008/10(Sun) 07:00～17:008/11(Mon) 07:00～17:00

Note

Viewing hours are as follows: Saidaiji 8:30–16:30, Kikoji usually 9:00–16:00 / on weekends and holidays in July 7:00–16:00, Toshodaiji 8:30–17:00, Yakushiji 9:00–17:00. *Each temple's admission reception closes 30 minutes before the end of viewing (15 minutes before for Kikoji).

Venue

Saidaiji, Kikoji, Toshodaiji, Yakushiji

Address

1-1-5 Saidaiji Shibacho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture Saidaiji

Fee

Common admission ticket for four temples: 1 piece 4,000 yen (includes admission fee for four temples and original goods)

parking

Paid (free at Kikoji)

Access (Public)

About a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Kintetsu 'Yamato-Saidaiji' Station

Contact

0742-30-0230 （Public Interest Incorporated Association Nara City Tourism Association）

URL

https://narashikanko.or.jp/feature/lotusroad