# Akishino-dera

Nara, Japan

A quiet temple founded around 776 under Emperor Konin's patronage, set among mossy gardens. It treasures a celebrated statue of Gigeiten, deity of the arts, fusing a Nara-period clay head with a Kamakura body, sheltered in a main hall that is a National Treasure.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Akishino-dera, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 34.70316111, 135.77564444

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