Saidaiji Temple

  • Published on : 10/11/2015
  • by : Japan Experience

Saidaiji Temple (西大寺) in Nara was one of the original Seven Great Temples of Nara and is the headquarters of the Shingon Risshu sect of Japanese Buddhism.

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