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Sakurai, Nara / 長谷寺

Hase-dera Temple

A temple said to date from 686, whose main hall on stilts (a National Treasure) was rebuilt by Tokugawa Iemitsu; the covered stairway of 399 steps to the hall, hung with oval lanterns, is lined with peonies from late April to early May.

Last official check

26 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

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Next scheduled check

25 Dec 2026

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A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.

Getting there
Train
Admission
Paid (see the price below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

8:30-17:00 (April-September), 9:00-17:00 (October-November and March), 9:00-16:30 (December-February); longer during the peony festival.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.

Admission

Adults (junior high and up) 500 yen, elementary 250 yen; free from 16:30 on December 31 to the evening of January 3.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there

15 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Hasedera Station.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

Cars 500 yen, buses up to 2,000 yen, motorcycles 200 yen.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Payment

Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.

Accessibility

Ramp on the east approach (car park to main hall), multipurpose toilets and 3 wheelchairs for loan; free shuttle between the car park and main hall for people with limited mobility.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site

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Address: Sakurai, Nara (Japanese address: 奈良県桜井市初瀬731-1)

Official site: http://www.hasedera.or.jp/

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Crowds

Crowd level

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Best time to visit

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Peak time

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Busiest days

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Busiest season

The peonies along the covered stairway peak from late April to early May.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Visiting respectfully

  • Local etiquetteMorning prayers, a regular service at 11:00 and evening prayers are held every day.Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site

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