Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Nara
Explore 3 sacred places in Nara, Japan, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
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Anjo-ji Temple, Gojo
Gojo, Nara, Japan
Anjo-ji in Gojo venerates an eleven-faced Kannon as Koyasu Kannon, associated with prayers for conception and childbirth....
Shorinji Temple, Sakurai
Sakurai, Nara, Japan
At Shorinji, the principal Koyasu Enmei Jizo is associated with prayers for children and safe childbirth....
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters and Jiba
Tenri, Nara, Japan
Tenrikyo’s Church Headquarters surrounds Jiba, understood within the faith as the place where human life began....
Key questions
Nara sacred-site questions
How many sacred sites are listed in Nara?
This regional guide currently includes 3 sacred sites in Nara, Japan.
Which traditions are represented in Nara?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Buddhism, Tenrikyo.
Can I view Nara sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.