Gods of Naramachi: Gangoji's Guardian Shrines and the Town's Deities
Key facts
- Dates
- Oct 24 to Nov 15, 2026
- Venue
- Gangoji · Naramachi · Nara · 11 Chūin-chō, Nara 630-8392
- Opening hours
- 9:00–17:00
- Closed
- No closing day is published.
- Admission
- Adult ¥800; Junior high and high school students ¥600; Elementary school students ¥400
- Highlights
- Around Naramachi, the town centred on Gangoji's former precinct, stand many shrines as well as temples.
Around Naramachi, the town centred on Gangoji's former precinct, stand many shrines as well as temples. Many have histories as guardian shrines of Gangoji and share features such as the worship of goryō, spirits of the dead honoured as gods; neighbourhood shrines, meeting houses and temple grounds also honour deities such as Kōshin (Shōmen Kongō) and Inari, a faith close to everyday town life that continues today. Drawing on research into Naramachi's local history by the temple's cultural-property research institute, the exhibition looks at the history, beliefs and origin stories of these gods. The Important Cultural Property Chikō Mandala painted on wood (Kamakura period) is on special view during the run.
Exhibition information
Plan your visit
- Opening hours
- 9:00–17:00 Last entry 16:30.
- Closed
- No closing day is published.
- Admission
- Adult ¥800
- Junior high and high school students ¥600
- Elementary school students ¥400
- Reservation
- No booking mentioned; the price includes temple admission. Groups of 30 or more JPY 700; disabled visitors half price. Nara City senior cards are not accepted during the exhibition.
- Address
- 11 Chūin-chō, Nara 630-8392
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Questions
How much is admission to Gods of Naramachi: Gangoji's Guardian Shrines and the Town's Deities?
Adult ¥800; Junior high and high school students ¥600; Elementary school students ¥400.
When is Gods of Naramachi: Gangoji's Guardian Shrines and the Town's Deities on?
Oct 24 to Nov 15, 2026.
What are the opening hours of Gods of Naramachi: Gangoji's Guardian Shrines and the Town's Deities?
Open 9:00–17:00. Last entry 16:30. Closed: No closing day is published.
Is there an audio guide for Gods of Naramachi: Gangoji's Guardian Shrines and the Town's Deities?
GUAN has no guide for this exhibition; dates and visiting information are on this page.
Sources for this page
- Official exhibition page · gangoji-tera.or.jp Information verified
- Official exhibition page · gangoji-tera.or.jp Information verified
- Official exhibition page · gangoji-tera.or.jp Information verified
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