Local Secret · Kitamachi
Hannyaji 般若寺
A temple in north Nara famous for its autumn cosmos flowers around a tall stone pagoda.
About
Hannyaji has a 13-tier stone pagoda from the Kamakura period surrounded by cosmos in autumn and daffodils in winter. It lies in the quiet Kitamachi area north of Todaiji.
Highlights
- Kamakura-period stone pagoda
- Cosmos flowers in autumn
Tips
- Visit from late September to October for the flowers
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