Located in a scenic a mountain valley to the southeast of Nara City, Hasedera is one of Nara’s largest temple complexes and is the main temple of Buzan sect of Shingon Buddhism. Known as the Temple of Flowers, Hasedera draws visitors throughout the year for its natural beauty. Please see below for information in English on the temple and barrier-free route.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: HasederaAddress: 633-0112 Nara-ken Sakurai-shi Hase 731-1Telephone Number: 0744-47-7001Opening Hours: from April to September: 8:30am - 5:00pm
October, November, and March: 9:00am - 5:00pm
from December to February: 9:00am - 4:30pm
*Opening hours may change for seasonal reasons.Closed: N/AGeneral Admission Fee:
Adults: 500 JPY
High school and junior high school students: 500 JPY
Primary school students: 250JPYDiscount for those with Disabilities: 250 JPY with presentation of disability certificate issued in Japan.
One carer may also receive the same discount.Home Page URL: https://www.hasedera.or.jp/AccessNearst Station/Bus Stop: Nara Kotsu Bus, Hasedera sandouguchi Bus StopDistance from Nearst Station/Bus Stop: 1.1km from the bus stop, 1.3km from Hasedera StationApproximate travel time from station/bus stop: 15 minute walk from the bus stop, 21 minute walk from Hasedera Station (located on a hill) - AccessabilitySuitable in All Weather: Not good in rain, there is a roof over the stairs (Noboriro) to the main hall (pick-up service available for wheelchairs)Estimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 40 - 60 mintuesParking for those with Disabilities: Not AvailableMulitlingual Guidance Available: NoMap of Wheelchair accesible paths Available: YesBasic Information for AccessabilityStep into Entrance of Facility(Height): Long stone steps (with a slope on the side)Wheelchair accessable Entryway option(Slope): Maximum 10° steep ramp, width of about 2 meters for about 80mElevator: NoneNursing Room Available: NoneFirst Aid Room: NoneBabysitting/Childcare: NoneSensory Room: NonePrayer Room: NoneService Dogs Allowed: NoRentalsWheelchair Rental: NoBaby Buggy/Stroller Rental: NoAudio Guide Rental: NoOther Available Rentals: No
- Parking AreaMap from Parking to Facility Availale: YesMultilingual Guide Map of Parking Area Available: N/ASurface type of Parking Area: AsphaltParking Area Facility with covered Roof Path: NoDistance from Parking Area to an Indoor Facility: Approximately 200m to the reception, with 8°C slope climbParking Attendents Available: YesInformation for those with Physical DisabilitiesParking Space for those with Disabilities Available: NoneSteps on Pathway from Parking Area to Entryway: NoneVehicle Avaible to Drive up to Entryway for drop off: No (Pick-up service available for wheelchair users from the parking lot or reception to the main hall)
- ToiletRestroom Entryway Width: 61 cmToilet Stall Entryway Width: 81 cmWestern Style Toilets Available: YesWestern style Toilets with Handrails Available: YesAvailability of heated bidet: YesToilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilites: AvailableDoor Style: Sliding DoorDoor Width: 90 cmHandrail Available: PipeWarm Water Bidet Available: YesOstomate-compatile facilities: NoneUniversal Changing bed(for adults): NoneEmmergency Alert Button in Stall: NoneFor Young ChildrenBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: YesDiaper Changing Bed: YesFor the Visually ImpairedAudio Guide Available: Partially availableBraille Guide, Braille Map Available: Partially availableToilet for Seeing Eye Dog Available: No
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- Paths & Walkways at FacilityUneven surfaces on Paths: NoneStairs at Facility: Steps at several pointsAccesibility Path around Steps: Pick-up service available to the mail hall. Slopes available (also used as a roadway) to the inner templePathway Surfaces: AsphaltInaccesible Areas to those with physical disabilities: Noboriro and Niomon Gate are difficult due to stone steps (detour required)Rest Area: YesBraille Ground Blocks : NoneBraile Exhibit Guide Information: NoneOther difficult to traverse areas: Stone steps are inaccessible for wheelchair users (slope and pick-up service are available to the mail hall)Condition of Stairways at FacilityWheelchair Stairlift Available: NoHandrail Available: NoBraille Labelled Handrails: No
- EscalatorsEscalator: NoneAudio Guidance to Escalator Available: N/AElevatorsNumber of Elevators Available: NoneWidth Inside Elevator: N/ADoor Width: N/AWheelchair Accesible Control Panel: N/ARear-view Mirror in Elevator: N/AAudio guidance at Destination Floors: N/ABraille on Control Panel: N/AVisual Display of Destination Floor: N/AMultilingual Guidance: N/AMultilingual Control Pannel: N/A
- Accomodations for Different Needs at FacilitySupport & Guidance Available: Information only at the visitor receptionFacilities & Exhibits that are accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Pick-up service available to the main hallAreas not accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Noboriro and Niomon Gate are difficult due to stone stepsAudio Guide Available: NoDisplays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: NoneDisplays/Exhibits made for the Hearing impaired & Deaf: NoneSpeech to Text Conversion Available: NoneMultilingual Displays: NoneMultilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: NoneAccommodations provided by StaffStaff trained to accommodate those with Physical Dissabilities: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Visually Impaired & Blind: NoStaff trained to accomodate the Hearing Impairments & Deaf: NoStaff can use Sign Language: NoMultilingual Staff Available: Some available