Nyoirinji Temple

Nyoirinji Temple (如意輪寺) is a Buddhist temple located on Mount Yoshino in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is known for its association with Emperor Go-Daigo, who established the Southern Court in Yoshino during the Nanboku-cho period (1336-1392). The temple served as a temporary palace and prayer hall for the emperor.

Nyoirinji Temple houses several cultural properties, including a statue of Nyoirin Kannon, the principal deity of the temple. The temple also features a beautiful garden, particularly stunning in spring with cherry blossoms and in autumn with colorful foliage.

Nyoirinji Temple is an extra temple on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage route and attracts many visitors, especially during the annual “Emperor Go-Daigo Festival” held in April.

Getting there

By Train

From Tenjin Station:

• Take the Nishitetsu Line express train to Mikunigaoka Station
• Journey time: About 30 minutes
• Cost: 460 yen

From Mikunigaoka Station

• Walk about 15-20 minutes to the temple
• Directions:

1. Head towards the park with a lake
2. Turn right after the park
3. Turn left at the post office
4. Turn right at the end of that road
5. Pass a 7-Eleven
6. You’ll see Cafe de Liliana, then Morrow Coffee, then Reve de Bebe
7. The temple entrance is just past Reve de Bebe

By Car

• Parking is available at the temple

Details

Hours	8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Cherry blossom viewing season / 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission	Adults: 500 yen Junior high school and high school students: 200 yen Elementary school students: 100 yen
Phone	+81 746-32-3008
Address	1024 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino, Yoshino District, Nara 639-3115
Official Website	https://nyoirinji.com/