Bannaji Temple

Bannaji Temple was founded by Yoshikane Ashikaga, a member of the second generation of Ashikaga family.
He held a ceremony in his garden in 1196 A.D. for "Dainichi Nyorai" who was their patron saint.
The third man in Ashikaga line, Yoshiuji, built the main temple, and other buildings.
There is moat and dike around temple, and the area is about 9.9A.
Bannaji Temple has maintained the style of the Kamakura era (1192-1333) and was designated a National Historic Site in 1922.
With it's beautiful cherry blossoms in Spring , and yellow ginko tree in Autumn, the citizens of Ashikaga lovingly call the temple, "Dainitisama".

ADDRESS :

2220 Ietomi-cho Ashikaga city

PHONE :

0284-41-2627

REGULAR HOURS :

From 10:00 a.m~6:00 p.m (Enter by 5:30 p.m)

ADMISSION FEES :

Free

However, tour guides can be hired.
The Main Temple and Issaikyoudo: \6,000 (Group of 15 or less, \400
per person over 15)
Issaikyodo is open on Sundays,holidays \400 per person

ACCESS :

0.4mil. from JR Ashikaga Station, 3 minutes by car, 10 minutes' walk
0.6mil. from Tobu Ashikagashi Station, 5 minutes by car, 15 minutes' walk
City bus (Yamanami, Seseragi) Get off at Tori-2-chome, 5 minutes' walk
City bus (Seseragi) Get off at Dainitinishimon
Tanuma town bus Get off at Dainitinishimon

PARKING LOT :

Kanko parking lot (Taiheikikan)

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