Local Secret · Takabatake
Byakugoji 白毫寺
A hillside temple on the edge of Nara with a view over the city and a famous five-colour camellia.
About
Byakugoji is reached by stone steps lined with bush clover, which blooms in September. The temple has Kamakura-period statues, a camellia tree that blooms in several colours, and a fine view toward the Nara basin.
Highlights
- City view from the hillside
- Bush clover and camellias
Tips
- A 20-minute walk from Shin-Yakushiji
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